1953 Humber Pullman vs. 1992 BMW 850
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 39 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1953 Humber Pullman. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1953 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 350 kg more than 1992 BMW 850.
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, 1992 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Humber Pullman. (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Humber Pullman.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Humber Pullman | 1992 BMW 850 | |
Make | Humber | BMW |
Model | Pullman | 850 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4138 cc | 4988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 52 L |