1954 Hudson Italia Coupe vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 55 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, 2009 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise 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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe has automatic transmission and 2009 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2009 Lotus Elise 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 | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Hudson | Lotus |
| Model | Italia Coupe | Elise |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3303 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 120.7 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
| 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 | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2310 mm |
