1993 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1953 Humber Pullman
To start off, 1993 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 40 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 1 more horse power than 1993 Donkervoort S8. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Humber Pullman should accelerate faster than 1993 Donkervoort S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 1465 kg more than 1993 Donkervoort S8. 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Donkervoort S8. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Humber Pullman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Donkervoort S8.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Donkervoort S8 | 1953 Humber Pullman | |
Make | Donkervoort | Humber |
Model | S8 | Pullman |
Year Released | 1993 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4138 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 2140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1770 mm |