1969 Holden Belmont vs. 1953 Humber Pullman
To start off, 1969 Holden Belmont 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 4,138 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Humber Pullman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Belmont (129 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1953 Humber Pullman. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1953 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 865 kg more than 1969 Holden Belmont.
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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Belmont. (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1953 Humber Pullman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Belmont | 1953 Humber Pullman | |
| Make | Holden | Humber |
| Model | Belmont | Pullman |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3034 cc | 4138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3330 mm |
