1954 Hudson Italia Coupe vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 52 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (149 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (214 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 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 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Hudson | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Italia Coupe | C |
Year Released | 1954 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3303 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 120.7 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2720 mm |