1990 Honda NSX vs. 1953 Hudson Super Jet
To start off, 1990 Honda NSX is newer by 37 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, 1990 Honda NSX (270 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX 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 113 kg more than 1990 Honda NSX.
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, 1990 Honda NSX (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. (252 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1990 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. 1953 Hudson Super Jet has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1990 Honda NSX 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:
| 1990 Honda NSX | 1953 Hudson Super Jet | |
| Make | Honda | Hudson |
| Model | NSX | Super Jet |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 3303 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 120.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
