2007 BMW 525 vs. 1948 Humber Pullman
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 59 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 5,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (216 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1948 Humber Pullman. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Pullman weights approximately 605 kg more than 2007 BMW 525.
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. 2007 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1948 Humber Pullman has manual transmission. 1948 Humber Pullman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 BMW 525 | 1948 Humber Pullman | |
Make | BMW | Humber |
Model | 525 | Pullman |
Year Released | 2007 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5497 cc | 4086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 6.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3330 mm |