1956 AC Ace vs. 1956 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, both 1956 AC Ace and 1956 Humber Super Snipe were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,138 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Humber Super Snipe (114 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1956 AC Ace. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1956 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 996 kg more than 1956 AC Ace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Ace | 1956 Humber Super Snipe | |
| Make | AC | Humber |
| Model | Ace | Super Snipe |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 68 L |
