1959 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1953 Humber Pullman
To start off, 1959 Aston Martin DB2 is newer by 6 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, 1959 Aston Martin DB2 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1953 Humber Pullman. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1953 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 965 kg more than 1959 Aston Martin DB2.
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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Aston Martin DB2. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Humber Pullman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Aston Martin DB2.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Aston Martin DB2 | 1953 Humber Pullman | |
Make | Aston Martin | Humber |
Model | DB2 | Pullman |
Year Released | 1959 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2920 cc | 4138 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 2140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 68 L |