1952 Hudson Hornet vs. 1980 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1980 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Hudson Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Hudson Hornet would be higher. At 4,810 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Hudson Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Hudson Hornet weights approximately 670 kg more than 1980 Vauxhall Carlton.
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:
| 1952 Hudson Hornet | 1980 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Hudson | Vauxhall |
| Model | Hornet | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4810 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 144 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2680 mm |
