1953 Hudson Hornet vs. 1982 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 1982 Vauxhall Royale is newer by 29 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 430 kg more than 1982 Vauxhall Royale.
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. 1982 Vauxhall Royale 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. 1982 Vauxhall Royale will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Hudson Hornet | 1982 Vauxhall Royale | |
| Make | Hudson | Vauxhall |
| Model | Hornet | Royale |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4810 cc | 2783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2670 mm |
