1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1952 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 13 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, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1952 Humber Super Snipe. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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 1123 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1952 Humber Super Snipe (286 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 1952 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1952 Humber Super Snipe | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Humber |
| Model | Giulia | Super Snipe |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 4139 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1753 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 68 L |
