1953 Humber Pullman vs. 1986 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1986 Lotus Esprit is newer by 33 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, 1986 Lotus Esprit (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1953 Humber Pullman. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1953 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 1073 kg more than 1986 Lotus Esprit.
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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1953 Humber Pullman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Humber Pullman | 1986 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Humber | Lotus |
Model | Pullman | Esprit |
Year Released | 1953 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4138 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 31 L |