1953 Hudson Super Jet vs. 1970 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1970 Simca 1200S is newer by 17 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 29 more horse power than 1970 Simca 1200S. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Super Jet should accelerate faster than 1970 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Super Jet weights approximately 623 kg more than 1970 Simca 1200S. 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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Simca 1200S. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Jet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Simca 1200S. 1953 Hudson Super Jet has automatic transmission and 1970 Simca 1200S has manual transmission. 1970 Simca 1200S 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 | 1970 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Hudson | Simca |
| Model | Super Jet | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3303 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 120.7 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2240 mm |
