1954 Hudson Italia Coupe vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 42 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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz C (151 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz C 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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz C (220 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (214 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz C 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 1996 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 1996 Mercedes-Benz C 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 | 1996 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Hudson | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Italia Coupe | C |
Year Released | 1954 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3303 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 151 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 120.7 mm | 88.4 mm |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 209 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 | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2970 mm |