1953 Humber Pullman vs. 2011 BMW 550
To start off, 2011 BMW 550 is newer by 58 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1953 Humber Pullman. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1953 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 160 kg more than 2011 BMW 550.
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, 2011 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Humber Pullman. (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Humber Pullman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Humber Pullman | 2011 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Humber | BMW |
| Model | Pullman | 550 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4138 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
