1951 Buick 40 vs. 1953 Humber Pullman
To start off, 1953 Humber Pullman is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,138 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Humber Pullman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick 40 (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1953 Humber Pullman. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1953 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 505 kg more than 1951 Buick 40.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1951 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Humber Pullman. (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1951 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Humber Pullman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick 40 | 1953 Humber Pullman | |
| Make | Buick | Humber |
| Model | 40 | Pullman |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 4138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3330 mm |
