1953 Humber Pullman vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1958 Land Rover 109 is newer by 5 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, 1953 Humber Pullman (116 HP) has 49 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Humber Pullman should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 440 kg more than 1958 Land Rover 109. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Humber Pullman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Land Rover 109 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1953 Humber Pullman (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1953 Humber Pullman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Humber Pullman | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Humber | Land Rover |
| Model | Pullman | 109 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4138 cc | 2285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2780 mm |
