1954 Hudson Italia Coupe vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, both 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe and 1954 Rover P4 were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,303 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4.
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, 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe (214 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe has automatic transmission and 1954 Rover P4 has manual transmission. 1954 Rover P4 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe | 1954 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Hudson | Rover |
| Model | Italia Coupe | P4 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3303 cc | 2228 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 120.7 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |
