1953 Humber Pullman vs. 1978 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1978 Reliant SE6 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 4,138 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Humber Pullman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Reliant SE6 (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1953 Humber Pullman. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 1953 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 890 kg more than 1978 Reliant SE6.
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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Reliant SE6. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Humber Pullman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Reliant SE6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Humber Pullman | 1978 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | Humber | Reliant |
| Model | Pullman | SE6 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4138 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2650 mm |
