1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1951 Humber Pullman
To start off, 1959 Abarth 850 is newer by 8 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 30 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Humber Pullman should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Humber Pullman weights approximately 1462 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. 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:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1951 Humber Pullman | |
| Make | Abarth | Humber |
| Model | 850 | Pullman |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 4085 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 6.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 132 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3330 mm |
