1953 Humber Pullman vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 54 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, 2007 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1953 Humber Pullman. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1953 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 1355 kg more than 2007 Lotus Elise.
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, 1953 Humber Pullman (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1953 Humber Pullman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Humber Pullman | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Humber | Lotus |
| Model | Pullman | Elise |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4138 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 32 L |
