1963 Ferrari 330 vs. 1952 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 330 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Humber Super Snipe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Humber Super Snipe would be higher. At 4,139 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1952 Humber Super Snipe. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1952 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 258 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 330.
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, 1963 Ferrari 330 (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Humber Super Snipe. (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Humber Super Snipe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 330 | 1952 Humber Super Snipe | |
| Make | Ferrari | Humber |
| Model | 330 | Super Snipe |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 4139 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1753 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
