1960 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1983 Opel Monza
To start off, 1983 Opel Monza is newer by 23 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, 1983 Opel Monza (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 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 136 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Opel Monza (189 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Super Snipe. (180 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1983 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 | 1983 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Humber | Opel |
| Model | Super Snipe | Monza |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2964 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2670 mm |
