1949 Fiat 1500 vs. 1949 Hudson Commodore
To start off, both 1949 Fiat 1500 and 1949 Hudson Commodore were released in the same year (1949). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,166 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Hudson Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Hudson Commodore (128 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1949 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Hudson Commodore should accelerate faster than 1949 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Hudson Commodore weights approximately 456 kg more than 1949 Fiat 1500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Fiat 1500 | 1949 Hudson Commodore | |
| Make | Fiat | Hudson |
| Model | 1500 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 4166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 114.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3160 mm |
