1948 Humber Pullman vs. 2002 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2002 Lotus Elise is newer by 54 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, 2002 Lotus Elise (156 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1948 Humber Pullman. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Pullman weights approximately 1294 kg more than 2002 Lotus Elise.
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 | 2002 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Humber | Lotus |
Model | Pullman | Elise |
Year Released | 1948 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4086 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 120 mm | 89.3 mm |
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 | 806 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2310 mm |