1953 Hudson Super Jet vs. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
To start off, 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is newer by 27 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow weights approximately 757 kg more than 1953 Hudson Super Jet.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Hudson Super Jet | 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
Make | Hudson | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Super Jet | Silver Shadow |
Year Released | 1953 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3303 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 2235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3060 mm |