1973 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1951 Hudson Hornet
To start off, 1973 Daihatsu Consorte is newer by 22 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 4,810 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Hudson Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Hudson Hornet (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1973 Daihatsu Consorte. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Hudson Hornet should accelerate faster than 1973 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Hudson Hornet weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1973 Daihatsu Consorte. 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:
1973 Daihatsu Consorte | 1951 Hudson Hornet | |
Make | Daihatsu | Hudson |
Model | Consorte | Hornet |
Year Released | 1973 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 958 cc | 4810 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2990 mm |