1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1953 Hudson Super Jet
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 15 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 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 422 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. (252 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Hudson Super Jet.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1953 Hudson Super Jet | |
Make | Buick | Hudson |
Model | Riviera | Super Jet |
Year Released | 1968 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 3303 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 120.7 mm |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1478 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2670 mm |