1959 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1959 Humber Super Snipe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Humber Super Snipe (121 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 107 kg more than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1959 Humber Super Snipe (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220. (178 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Humber Super Snipe | 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Humber | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Super Snipe | 220 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 121 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 72.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2710 mm |