1959 Humber Super Snipe vs. 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 49 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, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata (159 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (121 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 322 kg more than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1959 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Humber Super Snipe | 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Humber | Mazda |
Model | Super Snipe | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 121 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 83.1 mm |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2340 mm |