1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1948 Humber Pullman
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 45 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), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1948 Humber Pullman. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Pullman weights approximately 120 kg more than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood.
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. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood 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. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1948 Humber Pullman | |
| Make | Cadillac | Humber |
| Model | Fleetwood | Pullman |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 120 mm |
| 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 | 1980 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3330 mm |
