1980 Audi Sport vs. 1960 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1980 Audi Sport is newer by 20 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, 1980 Audi Sport (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. (124 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport 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 506 kg more than 1980 Audi Sport.
Because 1980 Audi Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport will offer significantly more control. 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, 1980 Audi Sport (330 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. (180 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Super Snipe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Sport | 1960 Humber Super Snipe | |
| Make | Audi | Humber |
| Model | Sport | Super Snipe |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 2964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.3 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |
