1953 Hudson Super Jet vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 60 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 277 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.
Because 1953 Hudson Super Jet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Hudson Super Jet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2013 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. (252 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza 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 | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Hudson | Toyota |
| Model | Super Jet | Venza |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3303 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 120.7 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2775 mm |
