1999 Honda NSX vs. 1960 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1999 Honda NSX is newer by 39 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 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. (124 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda NSX 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 1999 Honda NSX.
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, 1999 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. (180 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1999 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Super Snipe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda NSX | 1960 Humber Super Snipe | |
| Make | Honda | Humber |
| Model | NSX | Super Snipe |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3177 cc | 2964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
| 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 | 4410 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
