1954 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1954 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, both 1954 Humber Super Snipe and 1954 Morgan Plus 4 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 57 more horse power than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 1128 kg more than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. 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 Humber Super Snipe | 1954 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Humber | Morgan |
Model | Super Snipe | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4136 cc | 2088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |