1951 Humber Pullman vs. 1984 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1984 Opel Rekord is newer by 33 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, 1951 Humber Pullman (100 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1984 Opel Rekord. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Humber Pullman should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Humber Pullman weights approximately 917 kg more than 1984 Opel Rekord. 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:
| 1951 Humber Pullman | 1984 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Humber | Opel |
| Model | Pullman | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4085 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 120 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2032 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2680 mm |
