1953 Hudson Super Jet vs. 1955 Talbot 2500

To start off, 1955 Talbot 2500 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 Talbot 2500 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Talbot 2500 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 478 kg more than 1955 Talbot 2500.

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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Talbot 2500. (197 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Jet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Talbot 2500. 1953 Hudson Super Jet has automatic transmission and 1955 Talbot 2500 has manual transmission. 1955 Talbot 2500 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 Talbot 2500
Make Hudson Talbot
Model Super Jet 2500
Year Released 1953 1955
Engine Size 3303 cc 2491 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 114 HP 118 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 252 Nm 197 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 2200 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1478 kg 1000 kg
Vehicle Length 4600 mm 4210 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 1550 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2510 mm


 

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