1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1949 Hudson Commodore
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 30 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, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1949 Hudson Commodore. (128 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1949 Hudson Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Hudson Commodore weights approximately 186 kg more than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
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:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1949 Hudson Commodore | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Hudson |
| Model | Alfa 6 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 4166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 114.3 mm |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3160 mm |
