1952 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1994 Porsche 928
To start off, 1994 Porsche 928 is newer by 42 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1952 Humber Super Snipe. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 928 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 223 kg more than 1994 Porsche 928.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Porsche 928 (409 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Humber Super Snipe. (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 928 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 | 1994 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Humber | Porsche |
| Model | Super Snipe | 928 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4139 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 409 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1753 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |
