1964 Humber Super Snipe vs. 2009 Saturn Sky
To start off, 2009 Saturn Sky is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Humber Super Snipe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Humber Super Snipe would be higher. At 2,965 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saturn Sky (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1964 Humber Super Snipe. (128 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saturn Sky should accelerate faster than 1964 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 162 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, 1964 Humber Super Snipe (226 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saturn Sky. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1964 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saturn Sky.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Humber Super Snipe | 2009 Saturn Sky | |
Make | Humber | Saturn |
Model | Super Snipe | Sky |
Year Released | 1964 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2965 cc | 2384 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1344 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |