1962 Austin A 60 vs. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe
To start off, 1962 Austin A 60 is newer by 8 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) has 54 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 60.
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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin A 60 | 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe | |
Make | Austin | Hudson |
Model | A 60 | Italia Coupe |
Year Released | 1962 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 3303 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 114 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 120.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |