1968 Holden Belmont vs. 1960 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1968 Holden Belmont is newer by 8 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 48 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 306 kg more than 1968 Holden Belmont. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1960 Humber Super Snipe (180 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Belmont. (163 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1960 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Holden Belmont | 1960 Humber Super Snipe | |
Make | Holden | Humber |
Model | Belmont | Super Snipe |
Year Released | 1968 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2130 cc | 2964 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1506 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2800 mm |