1983 Honda Civic vs. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe
To start off, 1983 Honda Civic is newer by 29 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, 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1983 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Civic.
Because 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Civic. (94 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Civic. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe has automatic transmission and 1983 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1983 Honda Civic 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:
1983 Honda Civic | 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe | |
Make | Honda | Hudson |
Model | Civic | Italia Coupe |
Year Released | 1983 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1334 cc | 3303 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 120.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2670 mm |