1953 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1952 Hudson Hornet
To start off, 1953 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 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, 1953 Chevrolet Corvette (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1952 Hudson Hornet. (144 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1952 Hudson Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Hudson Hornet weights approximately 507 kg more than 1953 Chevrolet Corvette.
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:
| 1953 Chevrolet Corvette | 1952 Hudson Hornet | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hudson |
| Model | Corvette | Hornet |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3859 cc | 4810 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1293 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2990 mm |
