1964 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1964 Humber Super Snipe is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 644 kg more than 1964 Humber Super Snipe.
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. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1964 Humber Super Snipe has manual transmission. 1964 Humber Super Snipe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Humber Super Snipe | 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | Humber | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Super Snipe | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2965 cc | 4887 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3230 mm |
