2009 Alpina B3 vs. 1952 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 2009 Alpina B3 is newer by 57 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, 2009 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1952 Humber Super Snipe. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B3 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 303 kg more than 2009 Alpina B3.
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, 2009 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Humber Super Snipe. (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Humber Super Snipe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B3 | 1952 Humber Super Snipe | |
| Make | Alpina | Humber |
| Model | B3 | Super Snipe |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 4139 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1753 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |
