1990 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1948 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 42 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 4,086 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1948 Humber Super Snipe. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 601 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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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1990 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1948 Humber Super Snipe | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Humber |
Model | Spider | Super Snipe |
Year Released | 1990 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 4086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1746 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |