2000 Alpina B3 vs. 1953 Humber Pullman
To start off, 2000 Alpina B3 is newer by 47 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, 2000 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1953 Humber Pullman. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1953 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 660 kg more than 2000 Alpina B3.
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, 2000 Alpina B3 (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Humber Pullman. (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Humber Pullman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B3 | 1953 Humber Pullman | |
| Make | Alpina | Humber |
| Model | B3 | Pullman |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 4138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 68 L |
