1959 Humber Super Snipe vs. 2004 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2004 Kia Sportage is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Humber Super Snipe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Humber Super Snipe would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Sportage (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. (121 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1959 Humber Super Snipe.
Because 2004 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Humber Super Snipe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sportage 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, 1959 Humber Super Snipe (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sportage. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Humber Super Snipe | 2004 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Humber | Kia |
| Model | Super Snipe | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2640 mm |
