1980 Alfa Romeo 179 vs. 1953 Hudson Super Jet
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is newer by 27 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 3,303 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Hudson Super Jet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Super Jet weights approximately 378 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179.
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) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. (177 Nm). This means 1953 Hudson Super Jet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 | 1953 Hudson Super Jet | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Hudson |
| Model | 179 | Super Jet |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3303 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1478 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
