1998 BMW Z3 vs. 1960 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1998 BMW Z3 is newer by 38 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, 1998 BMW Z3 (191 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. (124 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW Z3 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 46 kg more than 1998 BMW Z3.
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, 1998 BMW Z3 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. (180 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1998 BMW Z3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Super Snipe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW Z3 | 1960 Humber Super Snipe | |
| Make | BMW | Humber |
| Model | Z3 | Super Snipe |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2800 mm |
