1959 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, both 1959 Humber Super Snipe and 1959 Porsche 356 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 672 kg more than 1959 Porsche 356.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Humber Super Snipe | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Humber | Porsche |
| Model | Super Snipe | 356 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 74 mm |
| Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2110 mm |
