2009 Bentley Azure vs. 1959 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 50 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 6,761 cc, 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Azure (451 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (121 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1203 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.
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 Bentley Azure (876 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 656 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Humber Super Snipe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Azure | 1959 Humber Super Snipe | |
| Make | Bentley | Humber |
| Model | Azure | Super Snipe |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2966 cc |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2800 mm |
