1951 Humber Pullman vs. 1978 Fiat 131
To start off, 1978 Fiat 131 is newer by 27 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 4,085 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Humber Pullman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Humber Pullman (100 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 131. (59 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Humber Pullman should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Humber Pullman weights approximately 852 kg more than 1978 Fiat 131. 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. 1978 Fiat 131 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. 1978 Fiat 131 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Humber Pullman | 1978 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Humber | Fiat |
| Model | Pullman | 131 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4085 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 120 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.3:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2032 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2500 mm |
