1959 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1998 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1998 Toyota Camry is newer by 39 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, 1998 Toyota Camry (126 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (121 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Camry 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 117 kg more than 1998 Toyota Camry.
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, 1998 Toyota Camry, 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Camry. (188 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1959 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Humber Super Snipe | 1998 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Humber | Toyota |
Model | Super Snipe | Camry |
Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 121 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2680 mm |