1953 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1953 Hudson Hornet
To start off, both 1953 Aston Martin DB4 and 1953 Hudson Hornet were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,810 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Hudson Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Hudson Hornet (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Hornet should accelerate faster than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Hornet weights approximately 543 kg more than 1953 Aston Martin DB4. 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.
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1953 Aston Martin DB4 | 1953 Hudson Hornet | |
Make | Aston Martin | Hudson |
Model | DB4 | Hornet |
Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 4810 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2990 mm |