1978 Buick Estate vs. 1948 Humber Pullman
To start off, 1978 Buick Estate is newer by 30 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1948 Humber Pullman. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Pullman weights approximately 220 kg more than 1978 Buick Estate.
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 Buick Estate 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. 1978 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Estate | 1948 Humber Pullman | |
| Make | Buick | Humber |
| Model | Estate | Pullman |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 120 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3330 mm |
