1954 Hudson Italia Coupe vs. 1970 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1970 Nissan Skyline is newer by 16 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, 1970 Nissan Skyline (135 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Nissan Skyline 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, 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe (214 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe | 1970 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Hudson | Nissan |
| Model | Italia Coupe | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3303 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2650 mm |
