1959 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 28 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (121 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 54 kg more than 1987 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (454 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Humber Super Snipe.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Humber Super Snipe | 1987 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Humber | Chevrolet |
Model | Super Snipe | Corvette |
Year Released | 1959 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 121 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 1438 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2450 mm |