1980 Bitter SC vs. 1953 Hudson Super Jet
To start off, 1980 Bitter SC 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 Bitter SC (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Bitter SC 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 128 kg more than 1980 Bitter SC.
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 @ 1800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Jet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Bitter SC. 1953 Hudson Super Jet has automatic transmission and 1980 Bitter SC has manual transmission. 1980 Bitter SC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1953 Hudson Super Jet will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Bitter SC | 1953 Hudson Super Jet | |
| Make | Bitter | Hudson |
| Model | SC | Super Jet |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 3303 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 120.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2670 mm |
