1949 Hudson Commodore vs. 1998 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1998 Nissan Silvia is newer by 49 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, 1998 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1949 Hudson Commodore. (128 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1949 Hudson Commodore.
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 | 1998 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Hudson | Nissan |
| Model | Commodore | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4166 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2530 mm |
