1960 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1964 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1964 Lotus Elan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Humber Super Snipe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Humber Super Snipe 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1964 Lotus Elan. (104 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1964 Lotus Elan.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Humber Super Snipe | 1964 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Humber | Lotus |
Model | Super Snipe | Elan |
Year Released | 1960 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2964 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |