1952 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1973 Toyota Corona is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Humber Super Snipe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Humber Super Snipe would be higher. At 4,139 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Humber Super Snipe (116 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 643 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1952 Humber Super Snipe (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (144 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1952 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona. 1973 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1952 Humber Super Snipe has manual transmission. 1952 Humber Super Snipe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Humber Super Snipe | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Humber | Toyota |
Model | Super Snipe | Corona |
Year Released | 1952 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4139 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1753 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |