1948 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1977 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1977 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 29 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 741 kg more than 1977 Mitsubishi Galant.
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. 1977 Mitsubishi Galant has automatic transmission and 1948 Humber Super Snipe has manual transmission. 1948 Humber Super Snipe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Mitsubishi Galant will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Humber Super Snipe | 1977 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Humber | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Super Snipe | Galant |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4086 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2520 mm |
