1980 Holden Commodore vs. 1952 Hudson Hornet

To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Hudson Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Hudson Hornet would be higher. At 4,810 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Hudson Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Hudson Hornet (144 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (134 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Hudson Hornet should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Hudson Hornet weights approximately 444 kg more than 1980 Holden Commodore. 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. 1980 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1952 Hudson Hornet has manual transmission. 1952 Hudson Hornet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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