1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1953 Hudson Super Jet
To start off, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 6 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 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Super Jet weights approximately 227 kg more than 1959 Aston Martin DB4.
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, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. (252 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. 1953 Hudson Super Jet has automatic transmission and 1959 Aston Martin DB4 has manual transmission. 1959 Aston Martin DB4 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:
| 1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1953 Hudson Super Jet | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Hudson |
| Model | DB4 | Super Jet |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 3303 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 120.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 1478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2670 mm |
