1964 Humber Super Snipe vs. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 46 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 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 377 more horse power than 1964 Humber Super Snipe. (128 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette 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 66 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Humber Super Snipe. (226 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 2010 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Humber | Chevrolet |
Model | Super Snipe | Corvette |
Year Released | 1964 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2965 cc | 7000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 505 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
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 | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1237 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |