1971 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1948 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Humber Super Snipe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Humber Super Snipe would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP) has 230 more horse power than 1948 Humber Super Snipe. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1948 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.
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1971 Chevrolet Corvette | 1948 Humber Super Snipe | |
Make | Chevrolet | Humber |
Model | Corvette | Super Snipe |
Year Released | 1971 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5737 cc | 4086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 100 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 120 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2990 mm |