1953 Humber Pullman vs. 2012 BMW 525
To start off, 2012 BMW 525 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 525 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1953 Humber Pullman. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1953 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 420 kg more than 2012 BMW 525.
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 525 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Humber Pullman. (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 525 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 525 | |
Make | Humber | BMW |
Model | Pullman | 525 |
Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4138 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 90 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1720 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 |