1966 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1952 Hudson Hornet
To start off, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Hudson Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Hudson Hornet would be higher. At 4,810 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Hudson Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1952 Hudson Hornet. (144 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1952 Hudson Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Hudson Hornet weights approximately 175 kg more than 1966 Aston Martin DB6.
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:
1966 Aston Martin DB6 | 1952 Hudson Hornet | |
Make | Aston Martin | Hudson |
Model | DB6 | Hornet |
Year Released | 1966 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 4810 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2990 mm |