1951 Hudson Hornet vs. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 61 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, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1951 Hudson Hornet. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 1951 Hudson Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Hudson Hornet weights approximately 256 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Because 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Hudson Hornet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan will offer significantly more control. 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. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 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. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Hudson Hornet | 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Make | Hudson | Volkswagen |
Model | Hornet | Tiguan |
Year Released | 1951 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4810 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1544 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1809 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2604 mm |