1955 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Humber Super Snipe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Humber Super Snipe would be higher. At 4,138 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 480 kg more than 1979 Toyota Crown.
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. 1979 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1955 Humber Super Snipe has manual transmission. 1955 Humber Super Snipe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Humber Super Snipe | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Humber | Toyota |
Model | Super Snipe | Crown |
Year Released | 1955 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4138 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |