1953 Hudson Super Jet vs. 2007 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2007 Maserati GranSport is newer by 54 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 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 208 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, 2007 Maserati GranSport (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. (252 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport 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 | 2007 Maserati GranSport | |
| Make | Hudson | Maserati |
| Model | Super Jet | GranSport |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3303 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 120.7 mm | 79.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
