1984 BMW 725 vs. 1948 Humber Pullman

To start off, 1984 BMW 725 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Humber Pullman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Humber Pullman would be higher. At 4,086 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Humber Pullman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1948 Humber Pullman. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1948 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.

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1984 BMW 725 1948 Humber Pullman
Make BMW Humber
Model 725 Pullman
Year Released 1984 1948
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2495 cc 4086 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 148 HP 100 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 85 mm
Engine Stroke Size 71.6 mm 120 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 6.3:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4870 mm 5350 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1900 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 3330 mm