2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1952 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1952 Humber Super Snipe. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette 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 184 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Humber Super Snipe. (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Humber Super Snipe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 1952 Humber Super Snipe | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Humber |
| Model | Corvette | Super Snipe |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 4139 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1569 kg | 1753 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 68 L |
