1953 Humber Pullman vs. 1957 Mercedes-Benz W 136
To start off, 1957 Mercedes-Benz W 136 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 Mercedes-Benz W 136 (276 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1953 Humber Pullman. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Mercedes-Benz W 136 should accelerate faster than 1953 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 1414 kg more than 1957 Mercedes-Benz W 136.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Humber Pullman | 1957 Mercedes-Benz W 136 | |
Make | Humber | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Pullman | W 136 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1957 |
Engine Size | 4138 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 726 kg |