1953 Hudson Super Jet vs. 1969 Volvo 120
To start off, 1969 Volvo 120 is newer by 16 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 33 more horse power than 1969 Volvo 120. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Super Jet should accelerate faster than 1969 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Super Jet weights approximately 448 kg more than 1969 Volvo 120. 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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo 120. (158 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Jet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Hudson Super Jet | 1969 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Hudson | Volvo |
| Model | Super Jet | 120 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3303 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 120.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
