1959 Humber Super Snipe vs. 2007 Ascari A10
To start off, 2007 Ascari A10 is newer by 48 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 504 more horse power than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (121 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ascari A10 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 2007 Ascari A10.
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, 2007 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Ascari A10 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 | 2007 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Humber | Ascari |
| Model | Super Snipe | A10 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 346 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2636 mm |
