1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1953 Humber Pullman
To start off, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 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 DB4 (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1953 Humber Pullman. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1953 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 889 kg more than 1959 Aston Martin DB4.
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, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Humber Pullman. (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Humber Pullman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1953 Humber Pullman | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Humber |
| Model | DB4 | Pullman |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 4138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3330 mm |
