1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe
To start off, 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Cadillac 62 (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1951 Cadillac 62 (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (214 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe | |
| Make | Cadillac | Hudson |
| Model | 62 | Italia Coupe |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5422 cc | 3303 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 120.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2670 mm |
