1954 Hudson Italia Coupe vs. 1951 Humber Pullman
To start off, 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe is newer by 3 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, 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1951 Humber Pullman. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe should accelerate faster than 1951 Humber Pullman.
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. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe 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. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe | 1951 Humber Pullman | |
| Make | Hudson | Humber |
| Model | Italia Coupe | Pullman |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3303 cc | 4085 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 120.7 mm | 120 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 132 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3330 mm |
