1964 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1964 Humber Super Snipe is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1964 Humber Super Snipe. (128 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1964 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 33 kg more than 1959 Jaguar XK.
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, 1959 Jaguar XK (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Humber Super Snipe. (226 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK 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 | 1959 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Humber | Jaguar |
Model | Super Snipe | XK |
Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2965 cc | 3781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1473 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2600 mm |