1953 Humber Pullman vs. 1989 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJS is newer by 36 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, 1989 Jaguar XJS (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1953 Humber Pullman. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1953 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 390 kg more than 1989 Jaguar XJS.
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, 1989 Jaguar XJS (387 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Humber Pullman. (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Humber Pullman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Humber Pullman | 1989 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Humber | Jaguar |
| Model | Pullman | XJS |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4138 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 102 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2600 mm |
