1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1955 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, both 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire and 1955 Humber Super Snipe were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,138 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (125 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1955 Humber Super Snipe. (114 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1955 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 60 kg more than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
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:
| 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1955 Humber Super Snipe | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Humber |
| Model | Sapphire | Super Snipe |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 4138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
