1954 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1985 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1985 Lotus Excel is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Humber Super Snipe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Humber Super Snipe would be higher. At 4,136 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lotus Excel (181 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1954 Humber Super Snipe. (114 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lotus Excel 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 719 kg more than 1985 Lotus Excel.
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 | 1985 Lotus Excel | |
Make | Humber | Lotus |
Model | Super Snipe | Excel |
Year Released | 1954 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4136 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1171 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 66 L |