1954 Hudson Italia Coupe vs. 1969 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1969 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 15 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, 1969 Lancia Flaminia (138 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lancia Flaminia 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, 1969 Lancia Flaminia (221 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (214 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1969 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe has automatic transmission and 1969 Lancia Flaminia has manual transmission. 1969 Lancia Flaminia 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 | 1969 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Hudson | Lancia |
| Model | Italia Coupe | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3303 cc | 2773 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 120.7 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |
