1953 Austin A 90 vs. 1959 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1959 Humber Super Snipe is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Humber Super Snipe (121 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 102 kg more than 1953 Austin A 90. 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, 1959 Humber Super Snipe (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 90 | 1959 Humber Super Snipe | |
| Make | Austin | Humber |
| Model | A 90 | Super Snipe |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2658 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2800 mm |
