1964 Austin Mini Cooper vs. 1959 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1964 Austin Mini Cooper is newer by 5 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 45 more horse power than 1964 Austin Mini Cooper. (76 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 842 kg more than 1964 Austin Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Humber Super Snipe is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Humber Super Snipe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1964 Austin Mini Cooper, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Mini Cooper. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Mini Cooper | 1959 Humber Super Snipe | |
Make | Austin | Humber |
Model | Mini Cooper | Super Snipe |
Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 82.6 mm |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1492 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2800 mm |