1953 Humber Pullman vs. 1998 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 1998 Panoz Esperante is newer by 45 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 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1953 Humber Pullman. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1953 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 870 kg more than 1998 Panoz Esperante.
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, 1998 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Humber Pullman. (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1998 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Humber Pullman.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Humber Pullman | 1998 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Humber | Panoz |
Model | Pullman | Esperante |
Year Released | 1953 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4138 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 59 L |