1955 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1998 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1998 Nissan Silvia is newer by 43 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. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1955 Humber Super Snipe. (114 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1955 Humber Super Snipe.
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 Humber Super Snipe | 1998 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Humber | Nissan |
Model | Super Snipe | Silvia |
Year Released | 1955 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4138 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2530 mm |