1953 Humber Pullman vs. 2006 Seat Leon

To start off, 2006 Seat Leon is newer by 53 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, 1953 Humber Pullman (116 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Seat Leon. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Humber Pullman should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 935 kg more than 2006 Seat Leon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1953 Humber Pullman is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Humber Pullman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Seat Leon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1953 Humber Pullman (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Leon. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1953 Humber Pullman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Leon.

Compare all specifications:

1953 Humber Pullman 2006 Seat Leon
Make Humber Seat
Model Pullman Leon
Year Released 1953 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4138 cc 1595 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 116 HP 101 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 286 Nm 148 Nm
Torque RPM 1400 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 7.1:1 10.5:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2140 kg 1205 kg
Vehicle Length 5290 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1770 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 3330 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 55 L


 

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