1959 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 25 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 3,479 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (121 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 8 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, 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa (319 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa 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 | 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Humber | Lamborghini |
| Model | Super Snipe | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2460 mm |
