1954 Hudson Italia Coupe vs. 1954 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, both 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe 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, both vehicles can yield 114 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe has automatic transmission and 1954 Humber Super Snipe has manual transmission. 1954 Humber Super Snipe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1954 Hudson Italia Coupe | 1954 Humber Super Snipe | |
Make | Hudson | Humber |
Model | Italia Coupe | Super Snipe |
Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3303 cc | 4136 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2950 mm |