1971 BMW 2002 vs. 1960 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1971 BMW 2002 is newer by 11 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, 1971 BMW 2002 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. (124 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 2002 should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Super Snipe.
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, 1971 BMW 2002 (197 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. (180 Nm). This means 1971 BMW 2002 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Super Snipe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW 2002 | 1960 Humber Super Snipe | |
| Make | BMW | Humber |
| Model | 2002 | Super Snipe |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 2964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2800 mm |
