1953 Hudson Hornet vs. 1994 Porsche 993
To start off, 1994 Porsche 993 is newer by 41 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, 1994 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Hornet. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Hornet weights approximately 380 kg more than 1994 Porsche 993.
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 | 1994 Porsche 993 | |
Make | Hudson | Porsche |
Model | Hornet | 993 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4810 cc | 3599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2280 mm |