1953 Hudson Super Jet vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 35 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, 1988 Porsche 944 (214 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Super Jet weights approximately 253 kg more than 1988 Porsche 944.
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, 1988 Porsche 944 (351 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. (252 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. 1953 Hudson Super Jet has automatic transmission and 1988 Porsche 944 has manual transmission. 1988 Porsche 944 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 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Hudson | Porsche |
Model | Super Jet | 944 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3303 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 214 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 120.7 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2390 mm |