1954 Hudson Italia Coupe vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 34 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, 1988 Porsche 944 (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 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, 1988 Porsche 944 (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (214 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 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 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Hudson | Porsche |
| Model | Italia Coupe | 944 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3303 cc | 2680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 120.7 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2390 mm |
