1964 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1974 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1974 Lotus Elite is newer by 10 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, 1974 Lotus Elite (142 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1964 Humber Super Snipe. (128 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Elite should accelerate faster than 1964 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 446 kg more than 1974 Lotus Elite.
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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Elite. (177 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1964 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Humber Super Snipe | 1974 Lotus Elite | |
| Make | Humber | Lotus |
| Model | Super Snipe | Elite |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2965 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 67 L |
