1948 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S
To start off, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Humber Super Snipe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Humber Super Snipe would be higher. At 4,086 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1948 Humber Super Snipe. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 6 kg more than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S.
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.
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1948 Humber Super Snipe | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S | |
Make | Humber | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Super Snipe | 300S |
Year Released | 1948 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4086 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 120 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |