1960 Humber Super Snipe vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 52 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, 2012 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic 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 290 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic.
Because 1960 Humber Super Snipe is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Humber Super Snipe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1960 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Humber Super Snipe | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Humber | Honda |
Model | Super Snipe | Civic |
Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2964 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1216 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |