1951 Hudson Hornet vs. 1984 Toyota Hilux

To start off, 1984 Toyota Hilux is newer by 33 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 630 kg more than 1984 Toyota Hilux.

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 1984 Toyota Hilux
Make Hudson Toyota
Model Hornet Hilux
Year Released 1951 1984
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4810 cc 1626 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 143 HP 0 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 3 seats
Vehicle Weight 1800 kg 1170 kg
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 1630 mm
Wheelbase Size 2990 mm 2700 mm