1959 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1982 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1982 Lancia Beta is newer by 23 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 3 more horse power than 1982 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1982 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 444 kg more than 1982 Lancia Beta. 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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Humber Super Snipe | 1982 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Humber | Lancia |
| Model | Super Snipe | Beta |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 1048 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2310 mm |
