1955 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1999 Toyota Century
To start off, 1999 Toyota Century is newer by 44 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 5,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 30 kg more than 1999 Toyota Century.
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. 1999 Toyota Century 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. 1999 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Humber Super Snipe | 1999 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Humber | Toyota |
| Model | Super Snipe | Century |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4138 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| 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 |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
