1998 BMW 320 vs. 1951 Hudson Hornet
To start off, 1998 BMW 320 is newer by 47 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 4,810 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Hudson Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 320 (170 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1951 Hudson Hornet. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1951 Hudson Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Hudson Hornet weights approximately 300 kg more than 1998 BMW 320.
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. 1998 BMW 320 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. 1998 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 320 | 1951 Hudson Hornet | |
Make | BMW | Hudson |
Model | 320 | Hornet |
Year Released | 1998 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2169 cc | 4810 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2990 mm |