2006 BMW 525 vs. 1960 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 46 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, 2006 BMW 525 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. (124 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Super Snipe.
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, 2006 BMW 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. (180 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Super Snipe.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 525 | 1960 Humber Super Snipe | |
Make | BMW | Humber |
Model | 525 | Super Snipe |
Year Released | 2006 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2964 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |