1952 Hudson Hornet vs. 2000 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2000 Nissan Silvia is newer by 48 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, 2000 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1952 Hudson Hornet. (144 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1952 Hudson Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 35 kg more than 1952 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.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Hudson Hornet | 2000 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Hudson | Nissan |
Model | Hornet | Silvia |
Year Released | 1952 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4810 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 144 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2530 mm |