1998 Honda NSX vs. 1959 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 39 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (121 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX 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 28 kg more than 1998 Honda NSX.
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, 1998 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Humber Super Snipe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 1959 Humber Super Snipe | |
| Make | Honda | Humber |
| Model | NSX | Super Snipe |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Top Speed | 274 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 | 1464 kg | 1492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2800 mm |
