1964 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1993 Porsche 993
To start off, 1993 Porsche 993 is newer by 29 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1964 Humber Super Snipe. (128 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 993 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 86 kg more than 1993 Porsche 993.
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, 1993 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Humber Super Snipe. (226 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Humber Super Snipe.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Humber Super Snipe | 1993 Porsche 993 | |
Make | Humber | Porsche |
Model | Super Snipe | 993 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2965 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 347 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2280 mm |