1960 Austin A 99 vs. 1953 Hudson Super Jet
To start off, 1960 Austin A 99 is newer by 7 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 8 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 99. (106 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Super Jet should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 99 weights approximately 52 kg more than 1953 Hudson Super Jet.
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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Jet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 99. 1953 Hudson Super Jet has automatic transmission and 1960 Austin A 99 has manual transmission. 1960 Austin A 99 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:
| 1960 Austin A 99 | 1953 Hudson Super Jet | |
| Make | Austin | Hudson |
| Model | A 99 | Super Jet |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 3303 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 120.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2670 mm |
