2002 Bentley Azure vs. 1951 Hudson Hornet
To start off, 2002 Bentley Azure is newer by 51 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 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1951 Hudson Hornet. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1951 Hudson Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Azure weights approximately 650 kg more than 1951 Hudson Hornet. 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. 2002 Bentley Azure 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. 2002 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2002 Bentley Azure | 1951 Hudson Hornet | |
Make | Bentley | Hudson |
Model | Azure | Hornet |
Year Released | 2002 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 4810 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2990 mm |