1959 Humber Super Snipe vs. 2005 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2005 Smart Roadster is newer by 46 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, 1959 Humber Super Snipe (121 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Smart Roadster. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart Roadster.
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, 1959 Humber Super Snipe (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Humber Super Snipe | 2005 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Humber | Smart |
| Model | Super Snipe | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 67 mm |
| Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2370 mm |
