1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1960 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1960 Humber Super Snipe is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,964 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Humber Super Snipe (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 480 kg more than 1954 Austin A 40. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 40 | 1960 Humber Super Snipe | |
Make | Austin | Humber |
Model | A 40 | Super Snipe |
Year Released | 1954 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2964 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1506 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 72 L |