1951 Hudson Hornet vs. 2011 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2011 Jeep Liberty is newer by 60 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, 2011 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1951 Hudson Hornet. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1951 Hudson Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 49 kg more than 1951 Hudson Hornet. 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. 2011 Jeep Liberty 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. 2011 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Hudson Hornet | 2011 Jeep Liberty | |
Make | Hudson | Jeep |
Model | Hornet | Liberty |
Year Released | 1951 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4810 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1849 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1857 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2695 mm |