1960 Humber Super Snipe vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 47 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 3 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 611 kg more than 1960 Humber Super Snipe.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. (180 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Super Snipe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Humber Super Snipe | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Humber | Land Rover |
| Model | Super Snipe | Defender |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2964 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 93 L |
