1953 Hudson Super Jet vs. 1966 Simca 1300
To start off, 1966 Simca 1300 is newer by 13 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, 1953 Hudson Super Jet (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1300. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Super Jet should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Super Jet weights approximately 488 kg more than 1966 Simca 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1300. (102 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Jet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Hudson Super Jet | 1966 Simca 1300 | |
| Make | Hudson | Simca |
| Model | Super Jet | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3303 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 120.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2530 mm |
