2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1959 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 44 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (121 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 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 992 kg more than 2003 Caterham 7.
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, 1959 Humber Super Snipe (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1959 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Caterham 7 | 1959 Humber Super Snipe | |
Make | Caterham | Humber |
Model | 7 | Super Snipe |
Year Released | 2003 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 82.6 mm |
Top Speed | 209 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 | 500 kg | 1492 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2800 mm |