1989 Avanti Avanti vs. 1951 Hudson Hornet
To start off, 1989 Avanti Avanti is newer by 38 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Avanti Avanti (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1951 Hudson Hornet. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1951 Hudson Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Hudson Hornet weights approximately 96 kg more than 1989 Avanti Avanti.
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. 1989 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1951 Hudson Hornet has manual transmission. 1951 Hudson Hornet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Avanti Avanti | 1951 Hudson Hornet | |
| Make | Avanti | Hudson |
| Model | Avanti | Hornet |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1951 |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 4810 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2990 mm |
