1951 Hudson Hornet vs. 1985 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1985 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 34 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 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 480 kg more than 1951 Hudson Hornet.
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. 1985 Rolls-Royce Corniche 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. 1985 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Hudson Hornet | 1985 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
Make | Hudson | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Hornet | Corniche |
Year Released | 1951 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4810 cc | 6749 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2280 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 3030 mm |