1949 Hudson Commodore vs. 1976 Volvo 66
To start off, 1976 Volvo 66 is newer by 27 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 72 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Hudson Commodore should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 66.
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. 1976 Volvo 66 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. 1976 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Hudson Commodore | 1976 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Hudson | Volvo |
| Model | Commodore | 66 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4166 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1550 mm |
