1949 Hudson Commodore 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 Hudson Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Hudson Commodore would be higher. At 4,166 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Hudson Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Hudson Commodore (128 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1951 Humber Pullman. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Hudson Commodore should accelerate faster than 1951 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Humber Pullman weights approximately 376 kg more than 1949 Hudson Commodore.
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 Hudson Commodore | 1951 Humber Pullman | |
| Make | Hudson | Humber |
| Model | Commodore | Pullman |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4166 cc | 4085 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 120 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 6.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 132 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3330 mm |
