1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1953 Hudson Super Jet
To start off, 1970 AMC Gremlin is newer by 17 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Hudson Super Jet (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Super Jet should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Gremlin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Super Jet weights approximately 311 kg more than 1970 AMC Gremlin. 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, 1953 Hudson Super Jet (252 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Jet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 AMC Gremlin. 1953 Hudson Super Jet has automatic transmission and 1970 AMC Gremlin has manual transmission. 1970 AMC Gremlin will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1953 Hudson Super Jet will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1953 Hudson Super Jet | |
| Make | AMC | Hudson |
| Model | Gremlin | Super Jet |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3303 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 120.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 1478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
