2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1953 Humber Pullman
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 53 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 405 more horse power than 1953 Humber Pullman. (116 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 1953 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 262 kg more than 2006 Aston Martin V12.
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, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Humber Pullman. (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Humber Pullman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V12 | 1953 Humber Pullman | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Humber |
| Model | V12 | Pullman |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |
