1952 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1979 Mazda 616
To start off, 1979 Mazda 616 is newer by 27 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 37 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 843 kg more than 1979 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1952 Humber Super Snipe (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1952 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Humber Super Snipe | 1979 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Humber | Mazda |
| Model | Super Snipe | 616 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4139 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1753 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2480 mm |
