1954 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Humber Super Snipe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Humber Super Snipe would be higher. At 4,136 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 (192 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1954 Humber Super Snipe. (114 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 590 kg more than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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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1954 Humber Super Snipe | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Humber | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Super Snipe | 190 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4136 cc | 2463 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |