1953 Hudson Super Jet vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 56 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 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 396 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 707 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL (830 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 578 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. (252 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL 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 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Hudson | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Super Jet | CL |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3303 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 830 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 120.7 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 2185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2960 mm |
