1964 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1972 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1972 Peugeot 504 is newer by 8 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1972 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1972 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 176 kg more than 1972 Peugeot 504. 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Humber Super Snipe | 1972 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Humber | Peugeot |
| Model | Super Snipe | 504 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2965 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2910 mm |
