1959 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1985 Lamborghini Countach
To start off, 1985 Lamborghini Countach is newer by 26 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 5,167 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Lamborghini Countach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lamborghini Countach (448 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 327 more horse power than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (121 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lamborghini Countach 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 22 kg more than 1985 Lamborghini Countach.
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, 1985 Lamborghini Countach (500 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1985 Lamborghini Countach 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 | 1985 Lamborghini Countach | |
| Make | Humber | Lamborghini |
| Model | Super Snipe | Countach |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 5167 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 448 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2460 mm |
