2000 BMW 318 vs. 1953 Hudson Hornet

To start off, 2000 BMW 318 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Hudson Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Hudson Hornet would be higher. At 4,810 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Hudson Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Hudson Hornet (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2000 BMW 318. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Hornet should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Hornet weights approximately 405 kg more than 2000 BMW 318. 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. 2000 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1953 Hudson Hornet has manual transmission. 1953 Hudson Hornet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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