1951 Humber Pullman vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 61 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (168 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1951 Humber Pullman. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1951 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Humber Pullman weights approximately 187 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz E.
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. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E 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. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1951 Humber Pullman | 2012 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Humber | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Pullman | E |
Year Released | 1951 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4085 cc | 2143 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.3:1 | 16.2:1 |
Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2032 kg | 1845 kg |