2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1951 Humber Pullman
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 57 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 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1951 Humber Pullman. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1951 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Humber Pullman weights approximately 771 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Corvette.
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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2008 Chevrolet Corvette | 1951 Humber Pullman | |
Make | Chevrolet | Humber |
Model | Corvette | Pullman |
Year Released | 2008 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6162 cc | 4085 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 430 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 6.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3330 mm |