1960 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1969 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1969 Peugeot 404 is newer by 9 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 52 more horse power than 1969 Peugeot 404. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1969 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 441 kg more than 1969 Peugeot 404. 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Peugeot 404. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Humber Super Snipe | 1969 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Humber | Peugeot |
Model | Super Snipe | 404 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2964 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |