1953 Humber Pullman vs. 1981 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1981 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 28 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 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Pontiac Firebird (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1953 Humber Pullman. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1953 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 598 kg more than 1981 Pontiac Firebird.
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, 1981 Pontiac Firebird (324 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Humber Pullman. (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Humber Pullman.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Humber Pullman | 1981 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Humber | Pontiac |
Model | Pullman | Firebird |
Year Released | 1953 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4138 cc | 5012 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 324 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 79 L |