1968 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1952 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 16 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 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country (305 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1952 Humber Super Snipe. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1952 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 413 kg more than 1952 Humber Super Snipe. 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, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country (543 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Humber Super Snipe. (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Humber Super Snipe.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chrysler Town & Country | 1952 Humber Super Snipe | |
Make | Chrysler | Humber |
Model | Town & Country | Super Snipe |
Year Released | 1968 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7206 cc | 4139 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 1753 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |