1998 BMW 316 vs. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe
To start off, 1998 BMW 316 is newer by 44 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 8 more horse power than 1998 BMW 316. (106 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 316.
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, 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe (214 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 316. (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 316. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe has automatic transmission and 1998 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 1998 BMW 316 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:
| 1998 BMW 316 | 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe | |
| Make | BMW | Hudson |
| Model | 316 | Italia Coupe |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 3303 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 120.7 mm |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
