1959 Humber Super Snipe vs. 2005 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2005 Mazda Drifter is newer by 46 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, 2005 Mazda Drifter (124 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (121 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Drifter 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 147 kg more than 2005 Mazda Drifter.
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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Drifter.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Humber Super Snipe | 2005 Mazda Drifter | |
Make | Humber | Mazda |
Model | Super Snipe | Drifter |
Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2606 cc |
Horse Power | 121 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 1345 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3010 mm |