1953 Hudson Super Jet vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 57 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 44 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Super Jet should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Super Jet weights approximately 658 kg more than 2010 Smart ForTwo. 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Jet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo. 1953 Hudson Super Jet has automatic transmission and 2010 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2010 Smart ForTwo 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 | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Hudson | Smart |
| Model | Super Jet | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3303 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 1867 mm |
