1952 Humber Super Snipe vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Humber Super Snipe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Humber Super Snipe would be higher. At 4,139 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Humber Super Snipe (116 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 937 kg more than 2000 Smart ForTwo. 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, 1952 Humber Super Snipe (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1952 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Humber Super Snipe | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Humber | Smart |
| Model | Super Snipe | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4139 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1753 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 22 L |
