1949 Hudson Commodore vs. 2006 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2006 Nissan 350Z is newer by 57 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, 2006 Nissan 350Z (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1949 Hudson Commodore. (128 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1949 Hudson Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Hudson Commodore weights approximately 126 kg more than 2006 Nissan 350Z.
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 | 2006 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Hudson | Nissan |
Model | Commodore | 350Z |
Year Released | 1949 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4166 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 81.4 mm |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2660 mm |