1953 Humber Pullman vs. 1974 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1974 Holden Belmont is newer by 21 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 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Belmont (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1953 Humber Pullman. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1953 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 775 kg more than 1974 Holden Belmont.
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, 1974 Holden Belmont (357 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Humber Pullman. (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Humber Pullman.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Humber Pullman | 1974 Holden Belmont | |
Make | Humber | Holden |
Model | Pullman | Belmont |
Year Released | 1953 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4138 cc | 4141 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2830 mm |