1959 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC
To start off, both 1959 Humber Super Snipe and 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 8 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 132 kg more than 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC. 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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC. (186 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1959 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Humber Super Snipe | 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC | |
| Make | Humber | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Super Snipe | SC |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| 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 | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2830 mm |
