1953 Humber Pullman vs. 1957 Jensen 541
To start off, 1957 Jensen 541 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Humber Pullman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Humber Pullman would be higher. At 4,138 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Humber Pullman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Jensen 541 (153 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1953 Humber Pullman. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1953 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 670 kg more than 1957 Jensen 541.
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, 1957 Jensen 541 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Humber Pullman. (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1957 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Humber Pullman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Humber Pullman | 1957 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Humber | Jensen |
| Model | Pullman | 541 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4138 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
