1953 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1975 Nissan Silvia is newer by 22 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. In terms of performance, 1953 Humber Super Snipe (114 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 900 kg more than 1975 Nissan Silvia. 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. 1975 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1953 Humber Super Snipe has manual transmission. 1953 Humber Super Snipe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1953 Humber Super Snipe | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Humber | Nissan |
Model | Super Snipe | Silvia |
Year Released | 1953 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4138 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2350 mm |