2003 Honda Element vs. 1959 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 2003 Honda Element 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 Honda Element (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (121 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Element weights approximately 138 kg more than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Humber Super Snipe is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Humber Super Snipe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Element, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Element. (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Element | 1959 Humber Super Snipe | |
| Make | Honda | Humber |
| Model | Element | Super Snipe |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2800 mm |
