1948 Humber Pullman vs. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 is newer by 39 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, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1948 Humber Pullman. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Pullman weights approximately 755 kg more than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230.
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. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 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. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1948 Humber Pullman | 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
Make | Humber | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Pullman | 230 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4086 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2720 mm |