1994 Cadillac Seville vs. 1952 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1994 Cadillac Seville is newer by 42 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 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Cadillac Seville (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1952 Humber Super Snipe. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Cadillac Seville 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 8 kg more than 1994 Cadillac Seville.
Because 1952 Humber Super Snipe is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1952 Humber Super Snipe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Cadillac Seville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Humber Super Snipe. (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1994 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Humber Super Snipe. 1994 Cadillac Seville 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. 1994 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1994 Cadillac Seville | 1952 Humber Super Snipe | |
Make | Cadillac | Humber |
Model | Seville | Super Snipe |
Year Released | 1994 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4139 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1753 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2950 mm |