1951 Hudson Hornet vs. 1977 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe
To start off, 1977 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe is newer by 26 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Hudson Hornet weights approximately 450 kg more than 1977 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe.
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 | 1977 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe | |
| Make | Hudson | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Hornet | W 123 Coupe |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1977 |
| Engine Size | 4810 cc | 2307 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2720 mm |
