1960 Humber Super Snipe vs. 2013 Scion FR-S
To start off, 2013 Scion FR-S is newer by 53 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, 2013 Scion FR-S (197 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Scion FR-S 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 233 kg more than 2013 Scion FR-S.
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, 2013 Scion FR-S (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. (180 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2013 Scion FR-S 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 | 2013 Scion FR-S | |
| Make | Humber | Scion |
| Model | Super Snipe | FR-S |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2964 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1273 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4235 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2570 mm |
