1959 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1980 Buick Century
To start off, 1980 Buick Century is newer by 21 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 3,213 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Humber Super Snipe (121 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1980 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 62 kg more than 1980 Buick Century. 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Humber Super Snipe | 1980 Buick Century | |
| Make | Humber | Buick |
| Model | Super Snipe | Century |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2760 mm |
