1964 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
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 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 2,965 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Humber Super Snipe (128 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 746 kg more than 1959 Triumph Herald. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1964 Humber Super Snipe (226 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1964 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Humber Super Snipe | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Humber | Triumph |
| Model | Super Snipe | Herald |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2965 cc | 947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 29 L |
