1952 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1996 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 44 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 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo (492 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 376 more horse power than 1952 Humber Super Snipe. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo 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 153 kg more than 1996 Lamborghini Diablo.
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, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Humber Super Snipe. (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1996 Lamborghini Diablo 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 | 1996 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Humber | Lamborghini |
| Model | Super Snipe | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4139 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 492 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1753 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
