1964 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1968 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1968 Volkswagen 1600 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Humber Super Snipe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Humber Super Snipe would be higher. 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) has 75 more horse power than 1968 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1968 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 531 kg more than 1968 Volkswagen 1600. 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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1964 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Humber Super Snipe | 1968 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Humber | Volkswagen |
| Model | Super Snipe | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2965 cc | 1583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 40 L |
