1969 AMC Hornet vs. 1953 Humber Pullman
To start off, 1969 AMC Hornet is newer by 16 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 4,983 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 AMC Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 AMC Hornet (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1953 Humber Pullman. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 AMC Hornet should accelerate faster than 1953 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 791 kg more than 1969 AMC Hornet.
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, 1969 AMC Hornet (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Humber Pullman. (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1969 AMC Hornet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Humber Pullman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 AMC Hornet | 1953 Humber Pullman | |
| Make | AMC | Humber |
| Model | Hornet | Pullman |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4983 cc | 4138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1349 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3330 mm |
