1995 BMW CLS vs. 1952 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1995 BMW CLS is newer by 43 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, 1995 BMW CLS (350 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1952 Humber Super Snipe. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW CLS should accelerate faster than 1952 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. Let's talk about torque, 1952 Humber Super Snipe (286 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW CLS. (260 Nm). This means 1952 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW CLS.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW CLS | 1952 Humber Super Snipe | |
Make | BMW | Humber |
Model | CLS | Super Snipe |
Year Released | 1995 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 4139 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 286 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2950 mm |