2009 BMW 330 vs. 1959 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Humber Super Snipe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Humber Super Snipe would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (121 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 127 kg more than 2009 BMW 330.
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, 2009 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Humber Super Snipe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 330 | 1959 Humber Super Snipe | |
| Make | BMW | Humber |
| Model | 330 | Super Snipe |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2800 mm |
