1953 Humber Pullman vs. 1977 Porsche 911
To start off, 1977 Porsche 911 is newer by 24 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, 1977 Porsche 911 (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1953 Humber Pullman. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1953 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 980 kg more than 1977 Porsche 911.
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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Porsche 911. (260 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1953 Humber Pullman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Humber Pullman | 1977 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Humber | Porsche |
Model | Pullman | 911 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4138 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 79 L |