2004 BMW 530 vs. 1953 Humber Pullman
To start off, 2004 BMW 530 is newer by 51 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, 2004 BMW 530 (228 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1953 Humber Pullman. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1953 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 570 kg more than 2004 BMW 530.
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, 2004 BMW 530 (290 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Humber Pullman. (286 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Humber Pullman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 530 | 1953 Humber Pullman | |
| Make | BMW | Humber |
| Model | 530 | Pullman |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2924 cc | 4138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
