1953 Hudson Hornet vs. 1981 Fiat 131

To start off, 1981 Fiat 131 is newer by 28 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 32 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 131. (111 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Hornet should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Hornet weights approximately 695 kg more than 1981 Fiat 131. 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. 1981 Fiat 131 has automatic transmission and 1953 Hudson Hornet has manual transmission. 1953 Hudson Hornet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Fiat 131 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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