1971 BMW 3 vs. 1960 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1971 BMW 3 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. (124 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 126 kg more than 1971 BMW 3.
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 3 (255 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. (180 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1971 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Super Snipe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW 3 | 1960 Humber Super Snipe | |
| Make | BMW | Humber |
| Model | 3 | Super Snipe |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2800 mm |
