1951 Humber Pullman vs. 2009 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2009 Kia Picanto is newer by 58 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 36 more horse power than 2009 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Humber Pullman should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Humber Pullman weights approximately 1182 kg more than 2009 Kia Picanto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Kia Picanto, 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. 2009 Kia Picanto 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. 2009 Kia Picanto will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1951 Humber Pullman | 2009 Kia Picanto | |
Make | Humber | Kia |
Model | Pullman | Picanto |
Year Released | 1951 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4085 cc | 1086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 120 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2032 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2380 mm |