1953 Humber Pullman vs. 1960 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1960 Lancia Flaminia 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, 1953 Humber Pullman (116 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Humber Pullman should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 700 kg more than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Humber Pullman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Humber Pullman | 1960 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Humber | Lancia |
| Model | Pullman | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4138 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 81.5 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 | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 42 L |
