1951 Humber Pullman vs. 1994 Lancia Kappa
To start off, 1994 Lancia Kappa is newer by 43 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, 1994 Lancia Kappa (145 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1951 Humber Pullman. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 1951 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Humber Pullman weights approximately 586 kg more than 1994 Lancia Kappa.
Because 1951 Humber Pullman is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Humber Pullman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Lancia Kappa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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. 1994 Lancia Kappa has automatic transmission and 1951 Humber Pullman has manual transmission. 1951 Humber Pullman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Lancia Kappa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Humber Pullman | 1994 Lancia Kappa | |
Make | Humber | Lancia |
Model | Pullman | Kappa |
Year Released | 1951 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4085 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 120 mm | 75.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2032 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2710 mm |