1965 Alpine A 110 vs. 1953 Hudson Hornet
To start off, 1965 Alpine A 110 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Hudson Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Hudson Hornet would be higher. At 4,810 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Hudson Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Hudson Hornet (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1965 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Hornet should accelerate faster than 1965 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Hornet weights approximately 1225 kg more than 1965 Alpine A 110. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alpine A 110 | 1953 Hudson Hornet | |
Make | Alpine | Hudson |
Model | A 110 | Hornet |
Year Released | 1965 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 4810 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2990 mm |