1953 Humber Pullman vs. 1997 Porsche 911

To start off, 1997 Porsche 911 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 4,138 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Humber Pullman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (424 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 1953 Humber Pullman. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1953 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 845 kg more than 1997 Porsche 911.

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 Porsche 911 (530 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Humber Pullman. (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Humber Pullman.

Compare all specifications:

1953 Humber Pullman 1997 Porsche 911
Make Humber Porsche
Model Pullman 911
Year Released 1953 1997
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 4138 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 116 HP 424 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 286 Nm 530 Nm
Torque RPM 1400 RPM 4500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2140 kg 1295 kg
Vehicle Length 5290 mm 4270 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1770 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 3330 mm 2280 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 79 L


 

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