1984 Bitter SC vs. 1964 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1984 Bitter SC is newer by 20 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 3,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Bitter SC (207 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1964 Humber Super Snipe. (128 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1964 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bitter SC weights approximately 94 kg more than 1964 Humber Super Snipe. 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, 1984 Bitter SC (312 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Humber Super Snipe. (226 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1984 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Humber Super Snipe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Bitter SC | 1964 Humber Super Snipe | |
| Make | Bitter | Humber |
| Model | SC | Super Snipe |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 2965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2800 mm |
