1952 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1976 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1976 Maserati Bora is newer by 24 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 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1952 Humber Super Snipe. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Maserati Bora 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 328 kg more than 1976 Maserati Bora.
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, 1976 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Humber Super Snipe. (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1976 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Humber Super Snipe.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Humber Super Snipe | 1976 Maserati Bora | |
Make | Humber | Maserati |
Model | Super Snipe | Bora |
Year Released | 1952 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4139 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
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 | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |