1964 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 15 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 56 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (72 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 456 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (129 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1964 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Humber Super Snipe | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Humber | Toyota |
Model | Super Snipe | Corolla |
Year Released | 1964 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2965 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |