1948 Humber Pullman vs. 1994 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 1994 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 46 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, 1994 Mercedes-Benz C (277 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1948 Humber Pullman. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Pullman weights approximately 575 kg more than 1994 Mercedes-Benz C.
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. 1994 Mercedes-Benz C 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. 1994 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1948 Humber Pullman | 1994 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Humber | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Pullman | C |
Year Released | 1948 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4086 cc | 3606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 277 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 120 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2700 mm |