1953 Humber Pullman vs. 1960 Jaguar 3.8
To start off, 1960 Jaguar 3.8 is newer by 7 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, 1960 Jaguar 3.8 (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1953 Humber Pullman. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jaguar 3.8 should accelerate faster than 1953 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 692 kg more than 1960 Jaguar 3.8.
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, 1960 Jaguar 3.8 (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Humber Pullman. (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1960 Jaguar 3.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Humber Pullman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Humber Pullman | 1960 Jaguar 3.8 | |
| Make | Humber | Jaguar |
| Model | Pullman | 3.8 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4138 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1448 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 54 L |
