1998 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1953 Humber Pullman
To start off, 1998 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 45 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, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1953 Humber Pullman. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1953 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 454 kg more than 1998 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 1953 Humber Pullman is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Humber Pullman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Humber Pullman. (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Humber Pullman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Park Avenue | 1953 Humber Pullman | |
| Make | Buick | Humber |
| Model | Park Avenue | Pullman |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
