1959 Humber Super Snipe vs. 2002 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2002 Lotus Elise is newer by 43 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 1 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 2002 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 742 kg more than 2002 Lotus Elise. 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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Humber Super Snipe | 2002 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Humber | Lotus |
Model | Super Snipe | Elise |
Year Released | 1959 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 121 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 89.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2310 mm |