1964 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1964 Renault 8
To start off, both 1964 Humber Super Snipe and 1964 Renault 8 were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,965 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Humber Super Snipe (128 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1964 Renault 8. (95 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 653 kg more than 1964 Renault 8. 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, 1964 Humber Super Snipe (226 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault 8. (99 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1964 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Humber Super Snipe | 1964 Renault 8 | |
Make | Humber | Renault |
Model | Super Snipe | 8 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2965 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 72 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 853 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2280 mm |