1953 Humber Pullman vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1971 Opel Rekord is newer by 18 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) has 57 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Humber Pullman should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1971 Opel Rekord. 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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1953 Humber Pullman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Humber Pullman | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Humber | Opel |
Model | Pullman | Rekord |
Year Released | 1953 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4138 cc | 2068 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 286 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2680 mm |