1959 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1999 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 1999 Panoz Esperante is newer by 40 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (121 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Panoz Esperante 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 222 kg more than 1999 Panoz Esperante.
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, 1999 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1999 Panoz Esperante 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 | 1999 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Humber | Panoz |
Model | Super Snipe | Esperante |
Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 121 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 90 mm |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2700 mm |