1959 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1979 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corsa is newer by 20 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 53 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 677 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corsa. 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Humber Super Snipe | 1979 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Humber | Toyota |
| Model | Super Snipe | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 1450 cc |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |
