1964 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1956 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, 1964 Humber Super Snipe is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Jaguar MK VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Jaguar MK VIII (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1964 Humber Super Snipe. (128 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 1964 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 259 kg more than 1964 Humber Super Snipe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1956 Jaguar MK VIII (292 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Humber Super Snipe. (226 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1956 Jaguar MK VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Humber Super Snipe.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Humber Super Snipe | 1956 Jaguar MK VIII | |
Make | Humber | Jaguar |
Model | Super Snipe | MK VIII |
Year Released | 1964 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2965 cc | 3441 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 77 L |