1960 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1987 Porsche 911
To start off, 1987 Porsche 911 is newer by 27 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 911 (231 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 334 kg more than 1987 Porsche 911.
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, 1987 Porsche 911 (283 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. (180 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Super Snipe.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Humber Super Snipe | 1987 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Humber | Porsche |
Model | Super Snipe | 911 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2964 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 231 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 283 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 74.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1172 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 85 L |