1960 Humber Super Snipe vs. 2005 Porsche 996
To start off, 2005 Porsche 996 is newer by 45 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 996 (376 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 996 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 126 kg more than 2005 Porsche 996.
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, 2005 Porsche 996 (386 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. (180 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 996 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 | 2005 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Humber | Porsche |
| Model | Super Snipe | 996 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2964 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 76.4 mm |
| 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 | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 89 L |
