1959 Humber Super Snipe vs. 2004 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2004 Seat Toledo is newer by 45 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, 2004 Seat Toledo (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (121 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Toledo 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 53 kg more than 2004 Seat Toledo.
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, 2004 Seat Toledo, 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Toledo. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Humber Super Snipe | 2004 Seat Toledo | |
Make | Humber | Seat |
Model | Super Snipe | Toledo |
Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 121 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 1439 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2520 mm |