1954 Hudson Italia Coupe vs. 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1

To start off, 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 46 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. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 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, 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 423 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (214 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 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 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 has manual transmission. 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 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 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1
Make Hudson Nissan
Model Italia Coupe R 390 GT1
Year Released 1954 2000
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 114 HP 355 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 214 Nm 637 Nm
Torque RPM 1400 RPM 4400 RPM
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 1150 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2730 mm


 

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