1986 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1953 Humber Pullman
To start off, 1986 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 33 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 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Chevrolet Caprice (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1953 Humber Pullman. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1953 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 238 kg more than 1986 Chevrolet Caprice.
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, 1986 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Humber Pullman. (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Humber Pullman.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Chevrolet Caprice | 1953 Humber Pullman | |
Make | Chevrolet | Humber |
Model | Caprice | Pullman |
Year Released | 1986 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 4138 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1902 kg | 2140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3330 mm |