1951 Hudson Hornet vs. 1976 Holden Torana
To start off, 1976 Holden Torana is newer by 25 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 41 more horse power than 1976 Holden Torana. (102 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Hudson Hornet should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Hudson Hornet weights approximately 690 kg more than 1976 Holden Torana. 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. 1976 Holden Torana has automatic transmission and 1951 Hudson Hornet has manual transmission. 1951 Hudson Hornet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Holden Torana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Hudson Hornet | 1976 Holden Torana | |
Make | Hudson | Holden |
Model | Hornet | Torana |
Year Released | 1951 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4810 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2590 mm |