1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1951 Hudson Hornet
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 29 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 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1951 Hudson Hornet. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1951 Hudson Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 14 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:
| 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1951 Hudson Hornet | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Hudson |
| Model | V8 Volante | Hornet |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 4810 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2990 mm |
