1953 Hudson Hornet vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 is newer by 42 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, 1995 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Hornet. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Hornet weights approximately 396 kg more than 1995 Porsche 968.
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 | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Hudson | Porsche |
Model | Hornet | 968 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4810 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2510 mm |