1949 Hudson Commodore vs. 1953 Renault Fregate
To start off, 1953 Renault Fregate is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Hudson Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Hudson Commodore would be higher. At 4,166 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Hudson Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Hudson Commodore weights approximately 361 kg more than 1953 Renault Fregate.
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 Hudson Commodore | 1953 Renault Fregate | |
| Make | Hudson | Renault |
| Model | Commodore | Fregate |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4166 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2810 mm |
