1996 BMW 523 vs. 1951 Humber Pullman
To start off, 1996 BMW 523 is newer by 45 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, 1996 BMW 523 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1951 Humber Pullman. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1951 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Humber Pullman weights approximately 487 kg more than 1996 BMW 523.
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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1996 BMW 523 | 1951 Humber Pullman | |
Make | BMW | Humber |
Model | 523 | Pullman |
Year Released | 1996 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4085 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 120 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 2032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3330 mm |