1948 Humber Pullman vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Humber Pullman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Humber Pullman would be higher. At 4,086 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Humber Pullman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1948 Humber Pullman. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Pullman weights approximately 625 kg more than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280.
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.
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1948 Humber Pullman | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
Make | Humber | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Pullman | 280 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4086 cc | 2746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 120 mm | 78.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2800 mm |