1959 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1994 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 35 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, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover (134 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (121 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 623 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.
Because 1994 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover (270 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1994 Land Rover Range Rover 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 | 1994 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Humber | Land Rover |
| Model | Super Snipe | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2750 mm |
