1960 Humber Super Snipe vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, 2005 Seat Leon is newer by 45 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, 2005 Seat Leon (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 204 kg more than 2005 Seat Leon.
Because 1960 Humber Super Snipe is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Humber Super Snipe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Leon. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1960 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Humber Super Snipe | 2005 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Humber | Seat |
| Model | Super Snipe | Leon |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2964 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |
