1973 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1964 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Humber Super Snipe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Humber Super Snipe would be higher. At 2,965 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Humber Super Snipe (128 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 536 kg more than 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior. 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, 1964 Humber Super Snipe (226 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1964 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1964 Humber Super Snipe | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Humber |
Model | Junior | Super Snipe |
Year Released | 1973 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1506 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2800 mm |