1959 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1965 Jaguar Type S
To start off, 1965 Jaguar Type S is newer by 6 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 3,440 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Jaguar Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (121 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 128 kg more than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1965 Jaguar Type S (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1965 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Humber Super Snipe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Humber Super Snipe | 1965 Jaguar Type S | |
| Make | Humber | Jaguar |
| Model | Super Snipe | Type S |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3440 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2740 mm |
