2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1951 Humber Pullman
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 50 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 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 1951 Humber Pullman. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1951 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 418 kg more than 1951 Humber Pullman. 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. 2001 Bentley Continental 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. 2001 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 1951 Humber Pullman | |
| Make | Bentley | Humber |
| Model | Continental | Pullman |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 4085 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 120 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 132 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3330 mm |
