1949 Hudson Commodore vs. 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair

To start off, 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair is newer by 34 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 17 more horse power than 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair. (111 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Hudson Commodore should accelerate faster than 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Hudson Commodore weights approximately 266 kg more than 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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. 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair 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. 1983 Mitsubishi Debonair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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