1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1949 Hudson Commodore
To start off, 1972 Fiat 124 is newer by 23 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 4,166 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Hudson Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Hudson Commodore (128 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 124. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Hudson Commodore should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Hudson Commodore weights approximately 690 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 124 | 1949 Hudson Commodore | |
| Make | Fiat | Hudson |
| Model | 124 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 4166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 114.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3160 mm |
