1954 Hudson Italia Coupe vs. 2008 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 54 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 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte 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, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte (460 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (214 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati Quattroporte 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 | 2008 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Hudson | Maserati |
Model | Italia Coupe | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1954 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3303 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 120.7 mm | 79.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
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 | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3070 mm |