1964 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1987 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1987 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 23 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 54 more horse power than 1987 Reliant Scimitar. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1987 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 666 kg more than 1987 Reliant Scimitar. 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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Reliant Scimitar. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Humber Super Snipe | 1987 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Humber | Reliant |
Model | Super Snipe | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1964 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2965 cc | 1392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
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 | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2140 mm |