1949 Hudson Commodore vs. 2010 Lexus IS
To start off, 2010 Lexus IS 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, 2010 Lexus IS (150 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1949 Hudson Commodore. (128 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1949 Hudson Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Hudson Commodore weights approximately 111 kg more than 2010 Lexus IS.
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. 2010 Lexus IS 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. 2010 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Hudson Commodore | 2010 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Hudson | Lexus |
| Model | Commodore | IS |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4166 cc | 2231 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2731 mm |
