1993 Honda Concerto vs. 1953 Hudson Super Jet
To start off, 1993 Honda Concerto is newer by 40 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, 1953 Hudson Super Jet (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1993 Honda Concerto. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Super Jet should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Super Jet weights approximately 443 kg more than 1993 Honda Concerto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1953 Hudson Super Jet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Hudson Super Jet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Honda Concerto, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1953 Hudson Super Jet (252 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Concerto. (119 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Jet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda Concerto | 1953 Hudson Super Jet | |
| Make | Honda | Hudson |
| Model | Concerto | Super Jet |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 3303 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 120.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2670 mm |
