1959 Humber Super Snipe vs. 2001 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2001 TVR Tuscan is newer by 42 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Tuscan (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (121 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Tuscan 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 392 kg more than 2001 TVR Tuscan.
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, 2001 TVR Tuscan (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Tuscan 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 | 2001 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Humber | TVR |
| Model | Super Snipe | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 314 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2370 mm |
