1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1955 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 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 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1955 Humber Super Snipe. (114 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1955 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 490 kg more than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette.
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.
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1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 1955 Humber Super Snipe | |
Make | Chevrolet | Humber |
Model | Corvette | Super Snipe |
Year Released | 1957 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 4138 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2950 mm |