1954 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 1954 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, both 1954 Hudson Metropolitan 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 73 more horse power than 1954 Hudson Metropolitan. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1954 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1954 Hudson Metropolitan. 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 Hudson Metropolitan | 1954 Humber Super Snipe | |
| Make | Hudson | Humber |
| Model | Metropolitan | Super Snipe |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4136 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2950 mm |
