1949 Hudson Commodore 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 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. In terms of performance, 1949 Hudson Commodore (128 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Hudson Commodore should accelerate faster than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe.
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. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe has automatic transmission and 1949 Hudson Commodore has manual transmission. 1949 Hudson Commodore 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 Hudson Commodore | 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe | |
| Make | Hudson | Hudson |
| Model | Commodore | Italia Coupe |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4166 cc | 3303 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 120.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2670 mm |
