1993 BMW 856 vs. 1952 Hudson Hornet
To start off, 1993 BMW 856 is newer by 41 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 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 856 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 856 (376 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1952 Hudson Hornet. (144 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 856 should accelerate faster than 1952 Hudson Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 856 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1952 Hudson Hornet. 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.
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1993 BMW 856 | 1952 Hudson Hornet | |
Make | BMW | Hudson |
Model | 856 | Hornet |
Year Released | 1993 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5576 cc | 4810 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2990 mm |