1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1959 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 9 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 25 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 702 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. 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) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm). This means 1959 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1959 Humber Super Snipe | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Humber |
| Model | GTA | Super Snipe |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2800 mm |
