1980 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1959 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Humber Super Snipe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Humber Super Snipe would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (121 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 282 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 220 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1959 Humber Super Snipe | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Humber |
| Model | GTV | Super Snipe |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |
