1990 Honda NSX vs. 1949 Hudson Commodore
To start off, 1990 Honda NSX is newer by 41 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, 1990 Honda NSX (270 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1949 Hudson Commodore. (128 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1949 Hudson Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Hudson Commodore weights approximately 291 kg more than 1990 Honda NSX.
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:
| 1990 Honda NSX | 1949 Hudson Commodore | |
| Make | Honda | Hudson |
| Model | NSX | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 4166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 114.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3160 mm |
