1954 Hudson Italia Coupe vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 59 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe.
Because 2013 BMW 3 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (214 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe has automatic transmission and 2013 BMW 3 Series has manual transmission. 2013 BMW 3 Series 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.
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1954 Hudson Italia Coupe | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
Make | Hudson | BMW |
Model | Italia Coupe | 3 Series |
Year Released | 1954 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3303 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 120.7 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.2 :1 |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1395 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |