1999 Daewoo Lanos vs. 1949 Hudson Commodore
To start off, 1999 Daewoo Lanos is newer by 50 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, 1949 Hudson Commodore (128 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1999 Daewoo Lanos. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Hudson Commodore should accelerate faster than 1999 Daewoo Lanos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Hudson Commodore weights approximately 646 kg more than 1999 Daewoo Lanos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1949 Hudson Commodore is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1949 Hudson Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Daewoo Lanos, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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.
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1999 Daewoo Lanos | 1949 Hudson Commodore | |
Make | Daewoo | Hudson |
Model | Lanos | Commodore |
Year Released | 1999 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1349 cc | 4166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 114.3 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3160 mm |