1988 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1948 Humber Pullman

To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 40 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 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Caprice (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1948 Humber Pullman. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Pullman weights approximately 200 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Caprice.

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. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice 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. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1988 Chevrolet Caprice 1948 Humber Pullman
Make Chevrolet Humber
Model Caprice Pullman
Year Released 1988 1948
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5032 cc 4086 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 138 HP 100 HP
Engine RPM 3200 RPM 3400 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 8 seats
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 2100 kg
Vehicle Length 5460 mm 5350 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1900 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 3330 mm