1999 Bentley Continental vs. 1953 Hudson Super Jet
To start off, 1999 Bentley Continental is newer by 46 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Continental (422 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Continental weights approximately 972 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, 1999 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 623 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. (252 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Hudson Super Jet.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Continental | 1953 Hudson Super Jet | |
Make | Bentley | Hudson |
Model | Continental | Super Jet |
Year Released | 1999 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3303 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 422 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 120.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1478 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2670 mm |