1949 Allard K1 vs. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe
To start off, 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Allard K1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Allard K1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Allard K1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1949 Allard K1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard K1.
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, 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe (214 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Allard K1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Allard K1. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe has automatic transmission and 1949 Allard K1 has manual transmission. 1949 Allard K1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Allard K1 | 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe | |
Make | Allard | Hudson |
Model | K1 | Italia Coupe |
Year Released | 1949 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 3303 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 120.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2670 mm |