2007 BMW Z4 vs. 1960 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 2007 BMW Z4 is newer by 47 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 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Z4 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. (124 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Z4 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 21 kg more than 2007 BMW Z4.
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, 2007 BMW Z4 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. (180 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Super Snipe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Z4 | 1960 Humber Super Snipe | |
| Make | BMW | Humber |
| Model | Z4 | Super Snipe |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 2964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 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 | 1485 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
