1959 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1957 Peugeot 203
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 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Humber Super Snipe (121 HP) has 77 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 372 kg more than 1957 Peugeot 203. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Peugeot 203. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Humber Super Snipe | 1957 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Humber | Peugeot |
| Model | Super Snipe | 203 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2790 mm |
