1954 Hudson Italia Coupe vs. 1979 Isuzu 117
To start off, 1979 Isuzu 117 is newer by 25 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 42 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu 117. (72 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe should accelerate faster than 1979 Isuzu 117.
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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Isuzu 117. (139 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Isuzu 117. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe has automatic transmission and 1979 Isuzu 117 has manual transmission. 1979 Isuzu 117 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 | 1979 Isuzu 117 | |
Make | Hudson | Isuzu |
Model | Italia Coupe | 117 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3303 cc | 2236 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 120.7 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 21.0:1 |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
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 | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |