1954 Hudson Italia Coupe vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is newer by 32 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 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (295 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (463 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (214 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Hudson Italia Coupe | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | |
Make | Hudson | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Italia Coupe | 560 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3303 cc | 5547 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 463 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 120.7 mm | 94.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3080 mm |