1989 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1948 Humber Pullman
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 41 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1948 Humber Pullman. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 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 320 kg more than 1989 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. 1989 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. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Chevrolet Caprice | 1948 Humber Pullman | |
Make | Chevrolet | Humber |
Model | Caprice | Pullman |
Year Released | 1989 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 6.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3330 mm |