1948 Humber Pullman vs. 1988 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1988 Lotus Esprit is newer by 40 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, 1988 Lotus Esprit (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1948 Humber Pullman. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Pullman weights approximately 912 kg more than 1988 Lotus Esprit.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Humber Pullman | 1988 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Humber | Lotus |
| Model | Pullman | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4086 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 120 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1188 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2440 mm |
