1957 BMW 501 vs. 1953 Humber Pullman
To start off, 1957 BMW 501 is newer by 4 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, 1957 BMW 501 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1953 Humber Pullman. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 BMW 501 should accelerate faster than 1953 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 735 kg more than 1957 BMW 501.
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, 1953 Humber Pullman (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 501. (223 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1953 Humber Pullman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 501 | 1953 Humber Pullman | |
| Make | BMW | Humber |
| Model | 501 | Pullman |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 4138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3330 mm |
