1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Humber Super Snipe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Humber Super Snipe would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP) has 209 more horse power than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (121 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 27 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (220 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Humber Super Snipe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Humber Super Snipe | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Humber |
| Model | Corvette | Super Snipe |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 121 HP |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2800 mm |
