1953 Bugatti Type 101 vs. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe
To start off, 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bugatti Type 101. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bugatti Type 101 would be higher. At 3,303 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Bugatti Type 101 (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Bugatti Type 101 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. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe has automatic transmission and 1953 Bugatti Type 101 has manual transmission. 1953 Bugatti Type 101 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1953 Bugatti Type 101 | 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe | |
Make | Bugatti | Hudson |
Model | Type 101 | Italia Coupe |
Year Released | 1953 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3257 cc | 3303 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2670 mm |