1953 Humber Pullman vs. 1968 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1968 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 15 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, 1968 Lancia Flaminia (138 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1953 Humber Pullman. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1953 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 620 kg more than 1968 Lancia Flaminia.
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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lancia Flaminia. (221 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Humber Pullman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Humber Pullman | 1968 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Humber | Lancia |
| Model | Pullman | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4138 cc | 2775 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 48 L |
