1963 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1960 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1963 Cadillac Sixty is newer by 3 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 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Cadillac Sixty (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. (124 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Cadillac Sixty should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 619 kg more than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. 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, 1963 Cadillac Sixty (582 Nm) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. (180 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Super Snipe.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Cadillac Sixty | 1960 Humber Super Snipe | |
Make | Cadillac | Humber |
Model | Sixty | Super Snipe |
Year Released | 1963 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 2964 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 180 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1506 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 72 L |