1952 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1979 Porsche 930
To start off, 1979 Porsche 930 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, 1979 Porsche 930 (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1952 Humber Super Snipe. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 930 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 453 kg more than 1979 Porsche 930.
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, 1979 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Humber Super Snipe. (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 930 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 | 1979 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Humber | Porsche |
Model | Super Snipe | 930 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4139 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 74.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1753 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |