1953 Humber Pullman vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 59 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, 2012 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1953 Humber Pullman. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1953 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 335 kg more than 2012 BMW 335.
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, 2012 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Humber Pullman. (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Humber Pullman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Humber Pullman | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Humber | BMW |
| Model | Pullman | 335 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4138 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 57 L |
