1948 Humber Pullman vs. 2004 Jensen SV-8
To start off, 2004 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 56 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 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Jensen SV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jensen SV-8 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1948 Humber Pullman. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Pullman weights approximately 800 kg more than 2004 Jensen SV-8.
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.
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1948 Humber Pullman | 2004 Jensen SV-8 | |
Make | Humber | Jensen |
Model | Pullman | SV-8 |
Year Released | 1948 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4086 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2410 mm |