1951 Hudson Hornet vs. 1981 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1981 Lotus Esprit is newer by 30 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, 1981 Lotus Esprit (159 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1951 Hudson Hornet. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1951 Hudson Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Hudson Hornet weights approximately 733 kg more than 1981 Lotus Esprit.
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 | 1981 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Hudson | Lotus |
| Model | Hornet | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4810 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1067 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2490 mm |
