2009 BMW 325 vs. 1953 Hudson Super Jet
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 56 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 3,303 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Hudson Super Jet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Super Jet weights approximately 158 kg more than 2009 BMW 325.
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, 2009 BMW 325 (271 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Hudson Super Jet. (252 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Hudson Super Jet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 325 | 1953 Hudson Super Jet | |
| Make | BMW | Hudson |
| Model | 325 | Super Jet |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3303 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
