1948 Humber Pullman vs. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 33 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 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1948 Humber Pullman. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Pullman weights approximately 286 kg more than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
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. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante 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. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Humber Pullman | 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Humber | Aston Martin |
| Model | Pullman | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4086 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 317 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 | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2620 mm |
