1951 Hudson Hornet vs. 1967 Porsche 912
To start off, 1967 Porsche 912 is newer by 16 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 54 more horse power than 1967 Porsche 912. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Hudson Hornet should accelerate faster than 1967 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Hudson Hornet weights approximately 828 kg more than 1967 Porsche 912. 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 | 1967 Porsche 912 | |
| Make | Hudson | Porsche |
| Model | Hornet | 912 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4810 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2220 mm |
