1949 Hudson Commodore vs. 2011 BMW 520
To start off, 2011 BMW 520 is newer by 62 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, 2011 BMW 520 (182 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1949 Hudson Commodore. (128 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1949 Hudson Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 520 weights approximately 14 kg more than 1949 Hudson Commodore. 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. 2011 BMW 520 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. 2011 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Hudson Commodore | 2011 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Hudson | BMW |
| Model | Commodore | 520 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4166 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2968 mm |
