1984 Buick Electra vs. 1952 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1984 Buick Electra is newer by 32 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, 1984 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1952 Humber Super Snipe. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Electra 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 63 kg more than 1984 Buick Electra.
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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1952 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Electra. 1984 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1952 Humber Super Snipe has manual transmission. 1952 Humber Super Snipe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Buick Electra | 1952 Humber Super Snipe | |
Make | Buick | Humber |
Model | Electra | Super Snipe |
Year Released | 1984 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4127 cc | 4139 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 111.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1753 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 68 L |