1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1959 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1968 Fiat 850 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 70 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 777 kg more than 1968 Fiat 850. 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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 850 | 1959 Humber Super Snipe | |
Make | Fiat | Humber |
Model | 850 | Super Snipe |
Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 2966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 65 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1492 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2800 mm |