1953 Humber Pullman vs. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 is newer by 34 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, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1953 Humber Pullman. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 should accelerate faster than 1953 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 795 kg more than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230.
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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230. (205 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Humber Pullman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Humber Pullman | 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
Make | Humber | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Pullman | 230 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4138 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |