1952 Humber Super Snipe vs. 2009 Saturn Sky
To start off, 2009 Saturn Sky is newer by 57 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, 2009 Saturn Sky (173 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1952 Humber Super Snipe. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saturn Sky should accelerate faster than 1952 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 18 kg more than 2009 Saturn Sky.
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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saturn Sky. (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1952 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saturn Sky.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Humber Super Snipe | 2009 Saturn Sky | |
| Make | Humber | Saturn |
| Model | Super Snipe | Sky |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4139 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 10.2:1 |
| 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 | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 49 L |
