1995 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe
To start off, 1995 Buick Roadmaster 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Roadmaster (257 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Roadmaster 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 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (214 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Buick Roadmaster | 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe | |
Make | Buick | Hudson |
Model | Roadmaster | Italia Coupe |
Year Released | 1995 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3303 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 257 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |