1969 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1948 Humber Pullman
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 21 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1948 Humber Pullman. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Pullman weights approximately 385 kg more than 1969 Chevrolet Impala.
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.
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1969 Chevrolet Impala | 1948 Humber Pullman | |
Make | Chevrolet | Humber |
Model | Impala | Pullman |
Year Released | 1969 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 120 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 6.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3330 mm |