1998 BMW 320 vs. 1949 Hudson Commodore
To start off, 1998 BMW 320 is newer by 49 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, 1998 BMW 320 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1949 Hudson Commodore. (128 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1949 Hudson Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Hudson Commodore weights approximately 180 kg more than 1998 BMW 320.
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. 1998 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1949 Hudson Commodore has manual transmission. 1949 Hudson Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 320 | 1949 Hudson Commodore | |
Make | BMW | Hudson |
Model | 320 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1998 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 4166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 114.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 6.5:1 |
Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3160 mm |