1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1949 Hudson Commodore
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Hudson Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Hudson Commodore would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1949 Hudson Commodore. (128 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1949 Hudson Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 244 kg more than 1949 Hudson Commodore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1949 Hudson Commodore has manual transmission. 1949 Hudson Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1949 Hudson Commodore | |
| Make | Buick | Hudson |
| Model | Riviera | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 4166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 114.3 mm |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3160 mm |
