1953 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1953 Humber Super Snipe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 4,138 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Humber Super Snipe (114 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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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1953 Humber Super Snipe | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Humber | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Super Snipe | 220 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4138 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 48 L |