1960 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1972 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1972 Mazda Luce is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Humber Super Snipe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Humber Super Snipe would be higher. At 2,964 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Humber Super Snipe (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 356 kg more than 1972 Mazda Luce. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Humber Super Snipe (180 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1960 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Humber Super Snipe | 1972 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Humber | Mazda |
| Model | Super Snipe | Luce |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2964 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |
