2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1952 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 48 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, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1952 Humber Super Snipe. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 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 1213 kg more than 2000 Caterham 21.
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 @ 1400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 1952 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1952 Humber Super Snipe | |
Make | Caterham | Humber |
Model | 21 | Super Snipe |
Year Released | 2000 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 4139 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 7.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1753 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |