1960 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1957 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1960 Humber Super Snipe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 2,964 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Humber Super Snipe (124 HP) has 80 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 386 kg more than 1957 Peugeot 203. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Humber Super Snipe (180 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Peugeot 203. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Humber Super Snipe | 1957 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Humber | Peugeot |
Model | Super Snipe | 203 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2964 cc | 1287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 180 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |