1958 Bentley S1 vs. 1952 Hudson Hornet
To start off, 1958 Bentley S1 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Hudson Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Hudson Hornet would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Bentley S1 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Hudson Hornet weights approximately 72 kg more than 1958 Bentley S1.
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. 1958 Bentley S1 has automatic transmission and 1952 Hudson Hornet has manual transmission. 1952 Hudson Hornet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1958 Bentley S1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Bentley S1 | 1952 Hudson Hornet | |
| Make | Bentley | Hudson |
| Model | S1 | Hornet |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4887 cc | 4810 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 144 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1728 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2990 mm |
