1959 Humber Super Snipe vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2007 Porsche Boxster is newer by 48 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, 2007 Porsche Boxster (237 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (121 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Boxster 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 197 kg more than 2007 Porsche Boxster.
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, 2007 Porsche Boxster (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche Boxster 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 | 2007 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Humber | Porsche |
| Model | Super Snipe | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 256 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2420 mm |
