1953 Hudson Super Jet vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Hudson Super Jet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Hudson Super Jet would be higher. At 3,303 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Hudson Super Jet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 (120 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Super Jet weights approximately 276 kg more than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1953 Hudson Super Jet (252 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. (145 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Jet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. 1953 Hudson Super Jet has automatic transmission and 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 has manual transmission. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1953 Hudson Super Jet will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Hudson Super Jet | 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Hudson | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Super Jet | 190 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3303 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 120.7 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1202 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |