1959 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1963 Innocenti IM 3
To start off, 1963 Innocenti IM 3 is newer by 4 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Humber Super Snipe (121 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1963 Innocenti IM 3. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1963 Innocenti IM 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 602 kg more than 1963 Innocenti IM 3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Humber Super Snipe is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Humber Super Snipe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1963 Innocenti IM 3, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 Humber Super Snipe (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Innocenti IM 3. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Innocenti IM 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Humber Super Snipe | 1963 Innocenti IM 3 | |
| Make | Humber | Innocenti |
| Model | Super Snipe | IM 3 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2380 mm |
