1953 Humber Pullman vs. 1997 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1997 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 44 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 5,747 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Pontiac Firebird (305 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1953 Humber Pullman. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 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 470 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Pontiac Firebird (454 Nm) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Humber Pullman. (286 Nm). This means 1997 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 | 1997 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Humber | Pontiac |
Model | Pullman | Firebird |
Year Released | 1953 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4138 cc | 5747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 454 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2810 mm |