1953 Humber Pullman vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 1959 Rover P5 is newer by 6 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 @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Humber Pullman should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 556 kg more than 1959 Rover P5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1953 Humber Pullman (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1953 Humber Pullman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Humber Pullman | 1959 Rover P5 | |
Make | Humber | Rover |
Model | Pullman | P5 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4138 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |