1954 Hudson Italia Coupe vs. 1993 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJ is newer by 39 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 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJ (318 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJ 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, 1993 Jaguar XJ (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (214 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe has automatic transmission and 1993 Jaguar XJ has manual transmission. 1993 Jaguar XJ 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 | 1993 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Hudson | Jaguar |
Model | Italia Coupe | XJ |
Year Released | 1954 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3303 cc | 5993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 464 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 120.7 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2880 mm |