1949 Hudson Commodore vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 25 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, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1949 Hudson Commodore. (128 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1949 Hudson Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Hudson Commodore weights approximately 601 kg more than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
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 | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
| Make | Hudson | Lotus |
| Model | Commodore | Eclat |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4166 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2440 mm |
