1977 BMW 520 vs. 1960 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1977 BMW 520 is newer by 17 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 4 more horse power than 1977 BMW 520. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 196 kg more than 1977 BMW 520. 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 520. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 520 | 1960 Humber Super Snipe | |
| Make | BMW | Humber |
| Model | 520 | Super Snipe |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
