1949 Hudson Commodore vs. 1970 Monteverdi 2000
To start off, 1970 Monteverdi 2000 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, 1970 Monteverdi 2000 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1949 Hudson Commodore. (128 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi 2000 should accelerate faster than 1949 Hudson Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Hudson Commodore weights approximately 366 kg more than 1970 Monteverdi 2000.
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 Monteverdi 2000 | |
Make | Hudson | Monteverdi |
Model | Commodore | 2000 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4166 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2560 mm |