1950 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1953 Hudson Super Jet
To start off, 1953 Hudson Super Jet is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 3,303 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Hudson Super Jet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Hudson Super Jet (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Super Jet should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Super Jet weights approximately 78 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1953 Hudson Super Jet has automatic transmission and 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C has manual transmission. 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1953 Hudson Super Jet will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1953 Hudson Super Jet | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Hudson |
| Model | 6C | Super Jet |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 3303 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 120.7 mm |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
