1949 Hudson Commodore vs. 1978 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1978 Toyota Starlet is newer by 29 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Hudson Commodore weights approximately 960 kg more than 1978 Toyota Starlet.
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 | 1978 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Hudson | Toyota |
Model | Commodore | Starlet |
Year Released | 1949 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4166 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 696 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2310 mm |