1952 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1999 Kia Joice
To start off, 1999 Kia Joice is newer by 47 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, 1999 Kia Joice (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1952 Humber Super Snipe. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Joice 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 368 kg more than 1999 Kia Joice.
Because 1952 Humber Super Snipe is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1952 Humber Super Snipe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Kia Joice, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Joice. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1952 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Joice. 1999 Kia Joice has automatic transmission and 1952 Humber Super Snipe has manual transmission. 1952 Humber Super Snipe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Kia Joice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Humber Super Snipe | 1999 Kia Joice | |
| Make | Humber | Kia |
| Model | Super Snipe | Joice |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4139 cc | 1977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1753 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |
