1952 Humber Super Snipe vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 60 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, 2012 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1952 Humber Super Snipe. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1952 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 52 kg more than 1952 Humber Super Snipe. 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, 2012 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Humber Super Snipe. (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 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 | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Humber | BMW |
| Model | Super Snipe | 335 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4139 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1753 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 57 L |
