1949 Hudson Commodore vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 59 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Hudson Commodore weights approximately 291 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK 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. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Hudson Commodore | 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Hudson | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Commodore | SLK |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4166 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2410 mm |
