1949 Hudson Commodore vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 is newer by 24 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 4,519 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1949 Hudson Commodore. (128 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 should accelerate faster than 1949 Hudson Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Hudson Commodore weights approximately 21 kg more than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450.
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. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 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. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Hudson Commodore | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 | |
| Make | Hudson | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Commodore | 450 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4166 cc | 4519 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2820 mm |
