1949 Hudson Commodore vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 60 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (409 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1949 Hudson Commodore. (128 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1949 Hudson Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Hudson Commodore weights approximately 231 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911.
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 | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Hudson | Porsche |
| Model | Commodore | 911 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4166 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 409 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 11.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 310 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2360 mm |
