1954 Hudson Italia Coupe vs. 1958 Maserati 350S
To start off, 1958 Maserati 350S is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Maserati 350S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati 350S (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 350S 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 1958 Maserati 350S has manual transmission. 1958 Maserati 350S 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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1954 Hudson Italia Coupe | 1958 Maserati 350S | |
Make | Hudson | Maserati |
Model | Italia Coupe | 350S |
Year Released | 1954 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3303 cc | 3485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2330 mm |