1970 Avanti Avanti vs. 1953 Hudson Hornet
To start off, 1970 Avanti Avanti is newer by 17 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Avanti Avanti (229 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Hornet. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Hornet weights approximately 300 kg more than 1970 Avanti Avanti.
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. 1970 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1953 Hudson Hornet has manual transmission. 1953 Hudson Hornet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Avanti Avanti | 1953 Hudson Hornet | |
| Make | Avanti | Hudson |
| Model | Avanti | Hornet |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4810 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2990 mm |
