1959 Humber Super Snipe vs. 2002 Toyota Allion
To start off, 2002 Toyota Allion 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, 2002 Toyota Allion (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (121 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Allion 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 212 kg more than 2002 Toyota Allion.
Because 2002 Toyota Allion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Allion will offer significantly more control. 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Allion. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1959 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Allion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Humber Super Snipe | 2002 Toyota Allion | |
| Make | Humber | Toyota |
| Model | Super Snipe | Allion |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2710 mm |
