1954 Hudson Italia Coupe vs. 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 40 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, 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata (129 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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, 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe (214 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (152 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe has automatic transmission and 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 | 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Hudson | Mazda |
Model | Italia Coupe | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1954 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3303 cc | 1840 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 120.7 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2270 mm |