1953 Hudson Hornet vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 1959 Riley 4-68 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Hudson Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Hudson Hornet would be higher. 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 80 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4-68. (63 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Hornet should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4-68. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Hornet weights approximately 708 kg more than 1959 Riley 4-68. 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:
| 1953 Hudson Hornet | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
| Make | Hudson | Riley |
| Model | Hornet | 4-68 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4810 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2530 mm |
