1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1952 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1959 AC Greyhound is newer by 7 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, 1959 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1952 Humber Super Snipe. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound 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 738 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound.
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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1952 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1952 Humber Super Snipe | |
| Make | AC | Humber |
| Model | Greyhound | Super Snipe |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 4139 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1753 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 68 L |
