1948 Humber Pullman vs. 1979 Porsche 928
To start off, 1979 Porsche 928 is newer by 31 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 928 (295 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1948 Humber Pullman. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Pullman weights approximately 650 kg more than 1979 Porsche 928.
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:
| 1948 Humber Pullman | 1979 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Humber | Porsche |
| Model | Pullman | 928 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4086 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.3:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2510 mm |
