1953 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Humber Super Snipe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Humber Super Snipe would be higher. At 4,138 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1953 Humber Super Snipe. (114 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1953 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 130 kg more than 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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 | 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Humber | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Super Snipe | SL |
Year Released | 1953 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4138 cc | 2799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |