1954 Hudson Italia Coupe vs. 1970 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1970 Opel Rekord 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, 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1970 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Rekord.
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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Rekord. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe | 1970 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Hudson | Opel |
| Model | Italia Coupe | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3303 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2640 mm |
