1954 Hudson Italia Coupe vs. 2009 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier 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 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier 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, 2009 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (214 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier 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 | 2009 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Hudson | Nissan |
Model | Italia Coupe | Frontier |
Year Released | 1954 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3303 cc | 3952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
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 | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3200 mm |