2005 Alpina B3 vs. 1964 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 2005 Alpina B3 is newer by 41 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 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1964 Humber Super Snipe. (128 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B3 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 26 kg more than 2005 Alpina B3.
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, 2005 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Humber Super Snipe. (226 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Humber Super Snipe.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alpina B3 | 1964 Humber Super Snipe | |
Make | Alpina | Humber |
Model | B3 | Super Snipe |
Year Released | 2005 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1506 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 72 L |