1948 Humber Pullman vs. 1986 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1986 Opel Rekord is newer by 38 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, 1986 Opel Rekord (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1948 Humber Pullman. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Pullman weights approximately 794 kg more than 1986 Opel Rekord.
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. 1986 Opel Rekord has automatic transmission and 1948 Humber Pullman has manual transmission. 1948 Humber Pullman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Opel Rekord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Humber Pullman | 1986 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Humber | Opel |
| Model | Pullman | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4086 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 120 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1306 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2600 mm |
