1978 BMW 628 vs. 1964 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1978 BMW 628 is newer by 14 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 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1964 Humber Super Snipe. (128 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1964 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, 1978 BMW 628 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Humber Super Snipe. (226 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1978 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Humber Super Snipe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW 628 | 1964 Humber Super Snipe | |
| Make | BMW | Humber |
| Model | 628 | Super Snipe |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
