1956 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1953 Humber Pullman
To start off, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 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 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette (245 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1953 Humber Pullman. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 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 913 kg more than 1956 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, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Humber Pullman. (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Humber Pullman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chevrolet Corvette | 1953 Humber Pullman | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Humber |
| Model | Corvette | Pullman |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4638 cc | 4138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1227 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 68 L |
