1959 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 27 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Humber Super Snipe (121 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 168 kg more than 1959 Humber Super Snipe.
Because 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1959 Humber Super Snipe (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Humber Super Snipe | 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Humber | Toyota |
| Model | Super Snipe | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2445 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2320 mm |
