1953 Hudson Super Jet vs. 1984 Mitsubishi Starion

To start off, 1984 Mitsubishi Starion is newer by 31 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 12 more horse power than 1984 Mitsubishi Starion. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Super Jet should accelerate faster than 1984 Mitsubishi Starion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Super Jet weights approximately 353 kg more than 1984 Mitsubishi Starion. 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mitsubishi Starion. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Jet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mitsubishi Starion. 1953 Hudson Super Jet has automatic transmission and 1984 Mitsubishi Starion has manual transmission. 1984 Mitsubishi Starion 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.

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