1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1959 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1959 Humber Super Snipe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (121 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 812 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Humber Super Snipe (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1959 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1959 Humber Super Snipe | |
Make | Ferrari | Humber |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Super Snipe |
Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1492 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2800 mm |