1953 Fiat 1100 vs. 1964 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1964 Humber Super Snipe is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 2,965 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Humber Super Snipe (128 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1100. (52 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 676 kg more than 1953 Fiat 1100. 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, 1964 Humber Super Snipe (226 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1964 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Fiat 1100 | 1964 Humber Super Snipe | |
Make | Fiat | Humber |
Model | 1100 | Super Snipe |
Year Released | 1953 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1088 cc | 2965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1506 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 72 L |