1969 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1951 Hudson Hornet
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Hudson Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Hudson Hornet would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1951 Hudson Hornet. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1951 Hudson Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Hudson Hornet weights approximately 398 kg more than 1969 Chevrolet Corvette.
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:
1969 Chevrolet Corvette | 1951 Hudson Hornet | |
Make | Chevrolet | Hudson |
Model | Corvette | Hornet |
Year Released | 1969 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4810 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2990 mm |