1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1960 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1960 Humber Super Snipe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 2,964 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Humber Super Snipe (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1959 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1959 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 951 kg more than 1959 Alpine A 106. 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, 1960 Humber Super Snipe (180 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1960 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alpine A 106 | 1960 Humber Super Snipe | |
| Make | Alpine | Humber |
| Model | A 106 | Super Snipe |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 2964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 72 L |
