1956 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1956 Porsche 356
To start off, both 1956 Humber Super Snipe and 1956 Porsche 356 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 44 more horse power than 1956 Porsche 356. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1956 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1956 Porsche 356. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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:
| 1956 Humber Super Snipe | 1956 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Humber | Porsche |
| Model | Super Snipe | 356 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4138 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 52 L |
