1960 Humber Super Snipe vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 52 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 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1126 kg more than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. (180 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. 2012 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1960 Humber Super Snipe has manual transmission. 1960 Humber Super Snipe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1960 Humber Super Snipe | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Humber | Land Rover |
Model | Super Snipe | Freelander |
Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2964 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 2632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |