1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1953 Humber Pullman
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 42 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1953 Humber Pullman. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1953 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 565 kg more than 1995 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Humber Pullman. (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Humber Pullman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1953 Humber Pullman | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Humber |
| Model | Corvette | Pullman |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 512 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
