1977 Chevrolet Monza vs. 1949 Hudson Commodore
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Monza is newer by 28 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Hudson Commodore weights approximately 396 kg more than 1977 Chevrolet Monza.
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. 1977 Chevrolet Monza 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. 1977 Chevrolet Monza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Chevrolet Monza | 1949 Hudson Commodore | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hudson |
| Model | Monza | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 4166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 128 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3160 mm |
