1980 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1951 Humber Pullman
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Humber Pullman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Humber Pullman would be higher. At 4,085 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Humber Pullman is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Humber Pullman weights approximately 422 kg more than 1980 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. 1980 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 1951 Humber Pullman has manual transmission. 1951 Humber Pullman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chevrolet Impala | 1951 Humber Pullman | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Humber |
| Model | Impala | Pullman |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 4085 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3330 mm |
