1958 BMW 501 vs. 1952 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1958 BMW 501 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Humber Super Snipe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Humber Super Snipe would be higher. At 4,139 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 BMW 501 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1952 Humber Super Snipe. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 BMW 501 should accelerate faster than 1952 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 348 kg more than 1958 BMW 501.
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, 1952 Humber Super Snipe (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 501. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1952 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 501 | 1952 Humber Super Snipe | |
| Make | BMW | Humber |
| Model | 501 | Super Snipe |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 4139 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1753 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2950 mm |
