1949 Hudson Commodore vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (325 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1949 Hudson Commodore. (128 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1949 Hudson Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 79 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Hudson Commodore | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Hudson | Porsche |
| Model | Commodore | 911 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4166 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2360 mm |
