1959 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1976 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1976 Toyota Publica is newer by 17 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 58 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 737 kg more than 1976 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Humber Super Snipe (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1959 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Humber Super Snipe | 1976 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Humber | Toyota |
| Model | Super Snipe | Publica |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2270 mm |
