1953 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1955 Porsche 356
To start off, 1955 Porsche 356 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Humber Super Snipe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Humber Super Snipe would be higher. At 4,138 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1955 Porsche 356.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Humber Super Snipe | 1955 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Humber | Porsche |
Model | Super Snipe | 356 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4138 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 52 L |