1952 Hudson Hornet vs. 1993 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1993 Toyota Cressida is newer by 41 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, 1993 Toyota Cressida (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1952 Hudson Hornet. (144 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1952 Hudson Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Hudson Hornet weights approximately 380 kg more than 1993 Toyota Cressida.
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. 1993 Toyota Cressida has automatic transmission and 1952 Hudson Hornet has manual transmission. 1952 Hudson Hornet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Toyota Cressida will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Hudson Hornet | 1993 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Hudson | Toyota |
Model | Hornet | Cressida |
Year Released | 1952 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4810 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 144 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2740 mm |