1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1953 Hudson Super Jet
To start off, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 11 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, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 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 108 kg more than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Jet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1953 Hudson Super Jet | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Hudson |
Model | 2600 | Super Jet |
Year Released | 1964 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 3303 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1478 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |