1952 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1959 Land Rover 109 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Humber Super Snipe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Humber Super Snipe would be higher. At 4,139 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Humber Super Snipe (116 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 53 kg more than 1959 Land Rover 109. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1952 Humber Super Snipe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1952 Humber Super Snipe (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1952 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Humber Super Snipe | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Humber | Land Rover |
| Model | Super Snipe | 109 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4139 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1753 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2780 mm |
