1970 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1951 Hudson Hornet
To start off, 1970 Cadillac Sixty is newer by 19 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 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Cadillac Sixty (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1951 Hudson Hornet. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Cadillac Sixty should accelerate faster than 1951 Hudson Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 396 kg more than 1951 Hudson Hornet. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Cadillac Sixty | 1951 Hudson Hornet | |
Make | Cadillac | Hudson |
Model | Sixty | Hornet |
Year Released | 1970 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 4810 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2196 kg | 1800 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3390 mm | 2990 mm |