1970 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1953 Humber Pullman
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 17 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, 1953 Humber Pullman (116 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Humber Pullman should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 1135 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1953 Humber Pullman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Vega.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Vega | 1953 Humber Pullman | |
Make | Chevrolet | Humber |
Model | Vega | Pullman |
Year Released | 1970 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 4138 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 111.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 2140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 68 L |