1960 Humber Super Snipe vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2004 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Humber Super Snipe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Humber Super Snipe would be higher. At 2,964 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Humber Super Snipe (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. (114 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 6 kg more than 1960 Humber Super Snipe.
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, 2004 Mercedes-Benz C (250 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. (180 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. 2004 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 1960 Humber Super Snipe has manual transmission. 1960 Humber Super Snipe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1960 Humber Super Snipe | 2004 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Humber | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Super Snipe | C |
Year Released | 1960 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2964 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1512 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 69 L |