1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1959 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, both 1959 Aston Martin DB4 and 1959 Humber Super Snipe were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (121 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 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 241 kg more than 1959 Aston Martin DB4.
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 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Humber Super Snipe.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1959 Humber Super Snipe | |
Make | Aston Martin | Humber |
Model | DB4 | Super Snipe |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 82.6 mm |
Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 1492 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2800 mm |