1977 Holden Kingswood vs. 1949 Hudson Commodore
To start off, 1977 Holden Kingswood 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Kingswood (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1949 Hudson Commodore. (128 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1949 Hudson Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Hudson Commodore weights approximately 276 kg more than 1977 Holden Kingswood.
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:
1977 Holden Kingswood | 1949 Hudson Commodore | |
Make | Holden | Hudson |
Model | Kingswood | Commodore |
Year Released | 1977 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 4166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 213 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3160 mm |