1953 Humber Pullman vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 25 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1953 Humber Pullman. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1953 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 350 kg more than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
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, 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Humber Pullman. (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Humber Pullman.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Humber Pullman | 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Humber | Oldsmobile |
Model | Pullman | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1953 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4138 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 85.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 3030 mm |