1952 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1988 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 36 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, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1952 Humber Super Snipe. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 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 829 kg more than 1988 Morgan Plus 4.
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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1952 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Humber Super Snipe | 1988 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Humber | Morgan |
Model | Super Snipe | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4139 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1753 kg | 924 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2500 mm |