1953 Hudson Super Jet vs. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 33 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 622 kg more than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. 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, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. (252 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Hudson Super Jet.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Hudson Super Jet | 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Hudson | Aston Martin |
Model | Super Jet | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1953 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3303 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 120.7 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2920 mm |