1960 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1981 Toyota Corona is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Humber Super Snipe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Humber Super Snipe would be higher. At 2,964 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Humber Super Snipe (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 456 kg more than 1981 Toyota Corona. 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, 1960 Humber Super Snipe (180 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Humber Super Snipe | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Humber | Toyota |
Model | Super Snipe | Corona |
Year Released | 1960 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2964 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2530 mm |