1959 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 30 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (121 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 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 157 kg more than 1989 Porsche 911.
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, 1989 Porsche 911 (317 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1989 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 | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Humber | Porsche |
Model | Super Snipe | 911 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 121 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 76.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |