2008 Fiat Panda vs. 1960 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 2008 Fiat Panda is newer by 48 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 65 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 646 kg more than 2008 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Humber Super Snipe is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Humber Super Snipe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Panda, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Panda | 1960 Humber Super Snipe | |
| Make | Fiat | Humber |
| Model | Panda | Super Snipe |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 72 L |
