1949 AC 2-Litre vs. 1951 Humber Pullman
To start off, 1951 Humber Pullman is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 4,085 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Humber Pullman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Humber Pullman (100 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Humber Pullman should accelerate faster than 1949 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Humber Pullman weights approximately 712 kg more than 1949 AC 2-Litre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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:
1949 AC 2-Litre | 1951 Humber Pullman | |
Make | AC | Humber |
Model | 2-Litre | Pullman |
Year Released | 1949 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4085 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 120 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 6.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3330 mm |