1959 Humber Super Snipe vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Humber Super Snipe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Humber Super Snipe would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 7 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, both vehicles can yield 220 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1959 Humber Super Snipe | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Humber | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Super Snipe | C |
Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 121 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 220 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 85 mm |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2720 mm |