1960 Humber Super Snipe vs. 2002 MCC Smart
To start off, 2002 MCC Smart is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Humber Super Snipe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Humber Super Snipe would be higher. At 2,964 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Humber Super Snipe (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2002 MCC Smart. (80 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 2002 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 690 kg more than 2002 MCC Smart. 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, 1960 Humber Super Snipe (180 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 MCC Smart. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Humber Super Snipe | 2002 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Humber | MCC |
| Model | Super Snipe | Smart |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2964 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 35 L |
