1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1953 Hudson Super Jet
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 43 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 45 kg more than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. (252 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Hudson Super Jet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 1953 Hudson Super Jet | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hudson |
| Model | Corvette | Super Jet |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3303 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 120.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |
