2001 BMW 318 vs. 1952 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 49 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, 1952 Humber Super Snipe (116 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2001 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 453 kg more than 2001 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (167 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1952 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 318 | 1952 Humber Super Snipe | |
Make | BMW | Humber |
Model | 318 | Super Snipe |
Year Released | 2001 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4139 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1753 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 68 L |