1949 Hudson Commodore vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1980 Lotus Esprit is newer by 31 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, 1980 Lotus Esprit (210 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1949 Hudson Commodore. (128 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1949 Hudson Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Hudson Commodore weights approximately 437 kg more than 1980 Lotus Esprit.
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 | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Hudson | Lotus |
| Model | Commodore | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4166 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 95.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1219 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2440 mm |
