1975 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 21 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, 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1954 Hudson Italia 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe has automatic transmission and 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV 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:
1975 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Hudson |
Model | GTV | Italia Coupe |
Year Released | 1975 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1961 cc | 3303 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 120.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |