1959 Humber Super Snipe vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 54 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (121 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 342 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.
Because 2013 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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 | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Humber | Toyota |
| Model | Super Snipe | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 1834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3246 mm |
