1952 Humber Super Snipe vs. 2012 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper 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 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1952 Humber Super Snipe. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper 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 543 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper.
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, 2012 Mini Cooper, 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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper. (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 1952 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Humber Super Snipe | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Humber | Mini |
| Model | Super Snipe | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4139 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1753 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
