1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1953 Hudson Super Jet
To start off, 1954 Austin A 40 is newer by 1 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 73 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Super Jet should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Super Jet weights approximately 448 kg more than 1954 Austin A 40. 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 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Jet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 40 | 1953 Hudson Super Jet | |
Make | Austin | Hudson |
Model | A 40 | Super Jet |
Year Released | 1954 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3303 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1478 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |