1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1952 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1973 Buick Skylark is newer by 21 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 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1952 Humber Super Snipe. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Skylark 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 148 kg more than 1973 Buick Skylark.
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, 1973 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Humber Super Snipe. (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Humber Super Snipe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 1952 Humber Super Snipe | |
| Make | Buick | Humber |
| Model | Skylark | Super Snipe |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4139 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1753 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
