1953 Humber Pullman vs. 1970 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1970 Opel Commodore is newer by 17 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 2 more horse power than 1970 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Humber Pullman should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 970 kg more than 1970 Opel Commodore. 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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1953 Humber Pullman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Humber Pullman | 1970 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Humber | Opel |
Model | Pullman | Commodore |
Year Released | 1953 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4138 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |