1953 Hudson Hornet vs. 1992 Porsche 911
To start off, 1992 Porsche 911 is newer by 39 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, 1992 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Hornet. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Hornet weights approximately 330 kg more than 1992 Porsche 911.
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 | 1992 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Hudson | Porsche |
Model | Hornet | 911 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4810 cc | 3594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2270 mm |