1948 Humber Pullman vs. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 32 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1948 Humber Pullman. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 125 kg more than 1948 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. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda 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. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Humber Pullman | 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Humber | Aston Martin |
| Model | Pullman | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4086 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 120 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 2225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2920 mm |
