1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1964 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1971 Holden Monaro is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Humber Super Snipe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Humber Super Snipe would be higher. At 3,297 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1964 Humber Super Snipe. (128 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1964 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 166 kg more than 1971 Holden Monaro.
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, 1971 Holden Monaro (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Humber Super Snipe. (226 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Humber Super Snipe.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Monaro | 1964 Humber Super Snipe | |
Make | Holden | Humber |
Model | Monaro | Super Snipe |
Year Released | 1971 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3297 cc | 2965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1506 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2800 mm |