1963 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1953 Hudson Super Jet
To start off, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 10 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Aston Martin DB5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 52 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.
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, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. (252 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Hudson Super Jet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Aston Martin DB5 | 1953 Hudson Super Jet | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Hudson |
| Model | DB5 | Super Jet |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3303 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 120.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |
