2002 Honda Life vs. 1960 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 42 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, 1960 Humber Super Snipe (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 716 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Honda Life 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, 2002 Honda Life 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, 1960 Humber Super Snipe (180 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1960 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 1960 Humber Super Snipe | |
| Make | Honda | Humber |
| Model | Life | Super Snipe |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |
