1960 Austin A 99 vs. 1959 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1960 Austin A 99 is newer by 1 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, 1959 Humber Super Snipe (121 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 99. (106 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 99 weights approximately 38 kg more than 1959 Humber Super Snipe.
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, 1960 Austin A 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Humber Super Snipe.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 99 | 1959 Humber Super Snipe | |
Make | Austin | Humber |
Model | A 99 | Super Snipe |
Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 82.6 mm |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1492 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2800 mm |