2007 BMW 530 vs. 1952 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 55 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, 2007 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1952 Humber Super Snipe. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 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 253 kg more than 2007 BMW 530.
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, 2007 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Humber Super Snipe. (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Humber Super Snipe.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 530 | 1952 Humber Super Snipe | |
Make | BMW | Humber |
Model | 530 | Super Snipe |
Year Released | 2007 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4139 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 7.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1753 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |