1954 Hudson Italia Coupe vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 58 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (214 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 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 | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Hudson | Chevrolet |
| Model | Italia Coupe | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3303 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1971 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3396 mm |
