1959 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1987 Porsche 959
To start off, 1987 Porsche 959 is newer by 28 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, 1987 Porsche 959 (450 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 329 more horse power than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (121 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 959 should accelerate faster than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 42 kg more than 1987 Porsche 959.
Because 1987 Porsche 959 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 959 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1987 Porsche 959 (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 959 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Humber Super Snipe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Humber Super Snipe | 1987 Porsche 959 | |
| Make | Humber | Porsche |
| Model | Super Snipe | 959 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 67 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2270 mm |
