1953 Hudson Hornet vs. 1981 Toyota Tercel
To start off, 1981 Toyota Tercel 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Hornet weights approximately 980 kg more than 1981 Toyota Tercel.
Because 1953 Hudson Hornet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Hudson Hornet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Tercel, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota Tercel 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 Toyota Tercel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Hudson Hornet | 1981 Toyota Tercel | |
| Make | Hudson | Toyota |
| Model | Hornet | Tercel |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4810 cc | 1293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2510 mm |
