1953 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1981 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1981 Jaguar XJS is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Humber Super Snipe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Humber Super Snipe would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Jaguar XJS (299 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1953 Humber Super Snipe. (114 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1953 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 183 kg more than 1981 Jaguar XJS.
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. 1981 Jaguar XJS has automatic transmission and 1953 Humber Super Snipe has manual transmission. 1953 Humber Super Snipe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Jaguar XJS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1953 Humber Super Snipe | 1981 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Humber | Jaguar |
Model | Super Snipe | XJS |
Year Released | 1953 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4138 cc | 5344 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 299 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1707 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |