1984 BMW 628 vs. 1953 Hudson Hornet
To start off, 1984 BMW 628 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Hudson Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Hudson Hornet would be higher. At 4,810 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Hudson Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Hornet. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Hornet weights approximately 330 kg more than 1984 BMW 628.
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:
1984 BMW 628 | 1953 Hudson Hornet | |
Make | BMW | Hudson |
Model | 628 | Hornet |
Year Released | 1984 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 4810 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2990 mm |