2001 BMW 318 vs. 1951 Humber Pullman
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 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 4,085 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Humber Pullman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 318 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1951 Humber Pullman. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1951 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Humber Pullman weights approximately 637 kg more than 2001 BMW 318.
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:
2001 BMW 318 | 1951 Humber Pullman | |
Make | BMW | Humber |
Model | 318 | Pullman |
Year Released | 2001 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4085 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 120 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 6.3:1 |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 132 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 2032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3330 mm |