1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 39 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 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 572 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (214 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe has automatic transmission and 1993 BMW 5.8 has manual transmission. 1993 BMW 5.8 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.
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1993 BMW 5.8 | 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe | |
Make | BMW | Hudson |
Model | 5.8 | Italia Coupe |
Year Released | 1993 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 3303 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 786 Nm | 214 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |