1949 Hudson Commodore vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 61 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 8 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Hudson Commodore should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1052 kg more than 1949 Hudson Commodore.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1949 Hudson Commodore. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Hudson | Land Rover |
| Model | Commodore | Defender |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4166 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2800 mm |
