1951 Humber Pullman vs. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 20 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 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1951 Humber Pullman. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1951 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Humber Pullman weights approximately 42 kg more than 1971 Pontiac Bonneville.
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. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1951 Humber Pullman has manual transmission. 1951 Humber Pullman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Humber Pullman | 1971 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Humber | Pontiac |
| Model | Pullman | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4085 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2032 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 3210 mm |
