1976 Chrysler Centura vs. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe
To start off, 1976 Chrysler Centura is newer by 22 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, 1976 Chrysler Centura (118 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chrysler Centura 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chrysler Centura. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chrysler Centura. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe has automatic transmission and 1976 Chrysler Centura has manual transmission. 1976 Chrysler Centura 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:
1976 Chrysler Centura | 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe | |
Make | Chrysler | Hudson |
Model | Centura | Italia Coupe |
Year Released | 1976 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1981 cc | 3303 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2670 mm |