1959 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva
To start off, 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva is newer by 33 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, 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva (180 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (121 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva 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 182 kg more than 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva.
Because 1959 Humber Super Snipe is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Humber Super Snipe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva. (217 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1959 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Humber Super Snipe | 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva | |
Make | Humber | Oldsmobile |
Model | Super Snipe | Achieva |
Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 121 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2630 mm |