1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 1953 Humber Pullman
To start off, 1962 Cadillac 62 is newer by 9 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 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Cadillac 62 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1953 Humber Pullman. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1953 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 85 kg more than 1962 Cadillac 62.
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, 1962 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Humber Pullman. (286 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Humber Pullman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac 62 | 1953 Humber Pullman | |
| Make | Cadillac | Humber |
| Model | 62 | Pullman |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 4138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |
