1995 Acura NSX vs. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe
To start off, 1995 Acura NSX is newer by 41 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, 1995 Acura NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe.
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, 1995 Acura NSX (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (214 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1995 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe | |
| Make | Acura | Hudson |
| Model | NSX | Italia Coupe |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3178 cc | 3303 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2670 mm |
