1949 Hudson Commodore vs. 2007 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2007 Smart ForTwo is newer by 58 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 68 more horse power than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Hudson Commodore should accelerate faster than 2007 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Hudson Commodore weights approximately 916 kg more than 2007 Smart ForTwo. 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. 2007 Smart ForTwo 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. 2007 Smart ForTwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Hudson Commodore | 2007 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Hudson | Smart |
| Model | Commodore | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4166 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 1820 mm |
