1953 Humber Pullman vs. 1974 Volvo 244
To start off, 1974 Volvo 244 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 4,138 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Humber Pullman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Volvo 244 (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1953 Humber Pullman. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Volvo 244 should accelerate faster than 1953 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 736 kg more than 1974 Volvo 244.
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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 244. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Humber Pullman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 244.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Humber Pullman | 1974 Volvo 244 | |
| Make | Humber | Volvo |
| Model | Pullman | 244 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4138 cc | 2127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
