1960 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1972 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1972 Volvo P 1800 is newer by 12 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 28 more horse power than 1972 Volvo P 1800. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1972 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 386 kg more than 1972 Volvo P 1800. 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Volvo P 1800. (153 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Humber Super Snipe | 1972 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Humber | Volvo |
| Model | Super Snipe | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2964 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2460 mm |
