1953 Hudson Super Jet vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1957 Lotus Seven is newer by 4 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, 1957 Lotus Seven (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus Seven 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 728 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven.
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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Jet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven. 1953 Hudson Super Jet has automatic transmission and 1957 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1957 Lotus Seven 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 | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Hudson | Lotus |
| Model | Super Jet | Seven |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3303 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2190 mm |
