1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1964 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1964 Humber Super Snipe is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 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 58 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 936 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. 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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1964 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1964 Humber Super Snipe | |
| Make | Abarth | Humber |
| Model | 850 | Super Snipe |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 2965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 72 L |
