1949 Hudson Commodore vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 36 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 6 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200. (122 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Hudson Commodore should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Hudson Commodore weights approximately 266 kg more than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200. 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. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200 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. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Hudson Commodore | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
| Make | Hudson | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Commodore | 200 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4166 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2810 mm |
