1959 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1972 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1972 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Humber Super Snipe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Humber Super Snipe 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 @ 4800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 982 kg more than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. 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 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1959 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Humber Super Snipe | 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Humber | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Super Snipe | Minica |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 28 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2010 mm |
