1959 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1968 Lamborghini 400
To start off, 1968 Lamborghini 400 is newer by 9 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 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Lamborghini 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini 400 (317 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (121 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini 400 should accelerate faster than 1959 Humber Super Snipe.
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, 1968 Lamborghini 400 (373 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini 400 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 | 1968 Lamborghini 400 | |
Make | Humber | Lamborghini |
Model | Super Snipe | 400 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 121 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 62 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2560 mm |