1952 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1980 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1980 Plymouth Volare is newer by 28 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 16 more horse power than 1980 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1980 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 268 kg more than 1980 Plymouth Volare. 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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1952 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Humber Super Snipe | 1980 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Humber | Plymouth |
Model | Super Snipe | Volare |
Year Released | 1952 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4139 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1753 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2870 mm |