1948 Humber Pullman vs. 1982 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1982 Nissan Laurel is newer by 34 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 4,086 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Humber Pullman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Laurel (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1948 Humber Pullman. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Pullman weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1982 Nissan Laurel.
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. 1982 Nissan Laurel 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. 1982 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Humber Pullman | 1982 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Humber | Nissan |
| Model | Pullman | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4086 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| 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 | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2410 mm |
