1953 Humber Pullman vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 1953 Humber Pullman. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1953 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 679 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Humber Pullman. (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Humber Pullman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Humber Pullman | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Humber | Chevrolet |
| Model | Pullman | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4138 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1247 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
