1969 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1960 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Humber Super Snipe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Humber Super Snipe would be higher. At 2,964 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Humber Super Snipe (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 501 kg more than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. 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, 1960 Humber Super Snipe (180 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1960 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. 1969 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1960 Humber Super Snipe has manual transmission. 1960 Humber Super Snipe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Chevrolet Vega | 1960 Humber Super Snipe | |
Make | Chevrolet | Humber |
Model | Vega | Super Snipe |
Year Released | 1969 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 2964 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 82.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1506 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 72 L |