1988 BMW 524 vs. 1951 Humber Pullman
To start off, 1988 BMW 524 is newer by 37 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, 1988 BMW 524 (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1951 Humber Pullman. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 524 should accelerate faster than 1951 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Humber Pullman weights approximately 677 kg more than 1988 BMW 524.
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:
1988 BMW 524 | 1951 Humber Pullman | |
Make | BMW | Humber |
Model | 524 | Pullman |
Year Released | 1988 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2493 cc | 4085 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 120 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 6.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 2032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3330 mm |