1954 Hudson Italia Coupe vs. 1963 Lotus 25
To start off, 1963 Lotus 25 is newer by 9 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 3,303 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lotus 25 (196 HP @ 9500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lotus 25 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 1963 Lotus 25 has manual transmission. 1963 Lotus 25 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 | 1963 Lotus 25 | |
Make | Hudson | Lotus |
Model | Italia Coupe | 25 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1963 |
Engine Size | 3303 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 196 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 9500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |