1963 AC Cobra vs. 1953 Humber Pullman
To start off, 1963 AC Cobra is newer by 10 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 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 AC Cobra (271 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1953 Humber Pullman. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1953 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1963 AC Cobra.
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, 1963 AC Cobra (423 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Humber Pullman. (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Humber Pullman.
Compare all specifications:
1963 AC Cobra | 1953 Humber Pullman | |
Make | AC | Humber |
Model | Cobra | Pullman |
Year Released | 1963 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4727 cc | 4138 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |