1959 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1988 Porsche 911
To start off, 1988 Porsche 911 is newer by 29 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 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 911 (246 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (121 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 911 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 1988 Porsche 911.
Because 1988 Porsche 911 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, 1988 Porsche 911 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, 1988 Porsche 911 (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 911 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 | 1988 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Humber | Porsche |
| Model | Super Snipe | 911 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2270 mm |
