1952 Hudson Hornet vs. 1984 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1984 Nissan Silvia is newer by 32 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. In terms of performance, 1952 Hudson Hornet (144 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Silvia. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Hudson Hornet should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Hudson Hornet weights approximately 605 kg more than 1984 Nissan Silvia. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Hudson Hornet | 1984 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Hudson | Nissan |
| Model | Hornet | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4810 cc | 1808 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 144 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2440 mm |
