1988 BMW M6 vs. 1964 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1988 BMW M6 is newer by 24 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 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1964 Humber Super Snipe. (128 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1964 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 1 kg more than 1988 BMW M6.
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, 1988 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Humber Super Snipe. (226 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1988 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Humber Super Snipe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW M6 | 1964 Humber Super Snipe | |
| Make | BMW | Humber |
| Model | M6 | Super Snipe |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 2965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
