1951 Humber Pullman vs. 1965 Lotus 33
To start off, 1965 Lotus 33 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Humber Pullman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Humber Pullman would be higher. At 4,085 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Humber Pullman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lotus 33 (212 HP @ 10800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1951 Humber Pullman. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lotus 33 should accelerate faster than 1951 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Humber Pullman weights approximately 1576 kg more than 1965 Lotus 33.
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:
| 1951 Humber Pullman | 1965 Lotus 33 | |
| Make | Humber | Lotus |
| Model | Pullman | 33 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 4085 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 10800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2032 kg | 456 kg |
