1953 Humber Pullman vs. 1963 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1963 Humber Sceptre is newer by 10 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 38 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Humber Pullman should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 1016 kg more than 1963 Humber Sceptre. 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Humber Pullman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Humber Pullman | 1963 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | Humber | Humber |
Model | Pullman | Sceptre |
Year Released | 1953 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4138 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1124 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 47 L |