1951 Hudson Hornet vs. 1964 Porsche 904
To start off, 1964 Porsche 904 is newer by 13 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, 1964 Porsche 904 (177 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1951 Hudson Hornet. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1951 Hudson Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Hudson Hornet weights approximately 1101 kg more than 1964 Porsche 904.
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 | 1964 Porsche 904 | |
Make | Hudson | Porsche |
Model | Hornet | 904 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4810 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 699 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2310 mm |