1954 BMW 502 vs. 1954 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, both 1954 BMW 502 and 1954 Humber Super Snipe were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,136 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Humber Super Snipe (114 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1954 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1954 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 480 kg more than 1954 BMW 502. 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 BMW 502 | 1954 Humber Super Snipe | |
| Make | BMW | Humber |
| Model | 502 | Super Snipe |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2578 cc | 4136 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
