1951 Hudson Hornet vs. 1963 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1963 Toyota Corona is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Hudson Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Hudson Hornet would be higher. At 4,810 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Hudson Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Hudson Hornet (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Corona. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Hudson Hornet should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Hudson Hornet weights approximately 860 kg more than 1963 Toyota Corona. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Hudson Hornet | 1963 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Hudson | Toyota |
Model | Hornet | Corona |
Year Released | 1951 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4810 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2410 mm |