1959 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1971 Rover P6
To start off, 1971 Rover P6 is newer by 12 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 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover P6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover P6 (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (121 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover P6 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 197 kg more than 1971 Rover P6.
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, 1971 Rover P6 (274 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1971 Rover P6 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 | 1971 Rover P6 | |
Make | Humber | Rover |
Model | Super Snipe | P6 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 121 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 274 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 71.1 mm |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2630 mm |