1952 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1978 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 26 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 34 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 838 kg more than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. 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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1952 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant 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. 1978 Daihatsu Charmant will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Humber Super Snipe | 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | |
Make | Humber | Daihatsu |
Model | Super Snipe | Charmant |
Year Released | 1952 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4139 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1753 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2340 mm |