1953 Hudson Super Jet vs. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 59 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 153 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, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. (252 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 | 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Hudson | Aston Martin |
| Model | Super Jet | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3303 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2601 mm |
