1965 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1959 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Humber Super Snipe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Humber Super Snipe would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Humber Super Snipe (121 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 972 kg more than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina. 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, 1959 Humber Super Snipe (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1959 Humber Super Snipe | |
Make | Autobianchi | Humber |
Model | Bianchina | Super Snipe |
Year Released | 1965 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 498 cc | 2966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 82.6 mm |
Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 520 kg | 1492 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3050 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1840 mm | 2800 mm |