1954 Hudson Italia Coupe vs. 1969 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1969 Simca 1200S 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, 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1969 Simca 1200S. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe should accelerate faster than 1969 Simca 1200S.
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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Simca 1200S. (105 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Simca 1200S. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe has automatic transmission and 1969 Simca 1200S has manual transmission. 1969 Simca 1200S 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 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Hudson | Simca |
| Model | Italia Coupe | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3303 cc | 1203 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 120.7 mm | 70 mm |
| 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 | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2240 mm |
