1964 Humber Super Snipe vs. 2002 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2002 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Humber Super Snipe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Humber Super Snipe would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1964 Humber Super Snipe. (128 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1964 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 514 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.
Because 2002 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Humber Super Snipe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2002 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Humber Super Snipe. (226 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Humber Super Snipe. 2002 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1964 Humber Super Snipe has manual transmission. 1964 Humber Super Snipe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Humber Super Snipe | 2002 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Humber | Land Rover |
| Model | Super Snipe | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2965 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2550 mm |
