1948 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1960 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 1960 Opel Kapitan is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Humber Super Snipe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Humber Super Snipe would be higher. At 4,086 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 840 kg more than 1960 Opel Kapitan.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Humber Super Snipe | 1960 Opel Kapitan | |
Make | Humber | Opel |
Model | Super Snipe | Kapitan |
Year Released | 1948 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4086 cc | 2605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 906 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2550 mm |