1952 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1974 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1974 Lotus Elite is newer by 22 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, 1974 Lotus Elite (142 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1952 Humber Super Snipe. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Elite should accelerate faster than 1952 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 693 kg more than 1974 Lotus Elite.
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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Elite. (177 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1952 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Humber Super Snipe | 1974 Lotus Elite | |
| Make | Humber | Lotus |
| Model | Super Snipe | Elite |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4139 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1753 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |
