1949 Hudson Commodore vs. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 42 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 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 (326 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1949 Hudson Commodore. (128 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1949 Hudson Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 356 kg more than 1949 Hudson Commodore. 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.
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1949 Hudson Commodore | 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Hudson | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Commodore | 500 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4166 cc | 4973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 2012 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3050 mm |