1973 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1952 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 21 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, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1952 Humber Super Snipe. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV 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 725 kg more than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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 @ 1400 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. (190 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1952 Humber Super Snipe | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Humber |
Model | GTV | Super Snipe |
Year Released | 1973 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 4139 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 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 | 1028 kg | 1753 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 68 L |