1959 Humber Super Snipe vs. 2009 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 50 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (121 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 145 kg more than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 SsangYong Chairman H (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Chairman H 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 | 2009 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Humber | SsangYong |
| Model | Super Snipe | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2910 mm |
