1949 Hudson Commodore vs. 1970 Mazda RX-2
To start off, 1970 Mazda RX-2 is newer by 21 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 10 more horse power than 1970 Mazda RX-2. (118 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Hudson Commodore should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda RX-2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Hudson Commodore weights approximately 696 kg more than 1970 Mazda RX-2. 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 Hudson Commodore | 1970 Mazda RX-2 | |
| Make | Hudson | Mazda |
| Model | Commodore | RX-2 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4166 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2480 mm |
