1960 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 1977 Opel Monza is newer by 17 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Monza (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 139 kg more than 1977 Opel Monza.
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, 1977 Opel Monza (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. (180 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Super Snipe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Humber Super Snipe | 1977 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Humber | Opel |
| Model | Super Snipe | Monza |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2964 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1367 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2670 mm |
