1954 Chrysler Windsor vs. 1954 Humber Super Snipe

To start off, both 1954 Chrysler Windsor 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 4,920 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Chrysler Windsor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Chrysler Windsor (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1954 Humber Super Snipe. (114 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Chrysler Windsor should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 40 kg more than 1954 Chrysler Windsor.

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 Chrysler Windsor 1954 Humber Super Snipe
Make Chrysler Humber
Model Windsor Super Snipe
Year Released 1954 1954
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4920 cc 4136 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 187 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 3400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1850 kg 1890 kg
Vehicle Length 5560 mm 5050 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1540 mm 1680 mm
Wheelbase Size 3210 mm 2950 mm


 

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