1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe
To start off, 1960 Abarth Coupe is newer by 6 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, 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Coupe. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth Coupe has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth Coupe 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:
1960 Abarth Coupe | 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe | |
Make | Abarth | Hudson |
Model | Coupe | Italia Coupe |
Year Released | 1960 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 784 cc | 3303 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 120.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2670 mm |