2002 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 48 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 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, 2002 Aston Martin DB7 (571 Nm) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (214 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe has automatic transmission and 2002 Aston Martin DB7 has manual transmission. 2002 Aston Martin DB7 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:
2002 Aston Martin DB7 | 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe | |
Make | Aston Martin | Hudson |
Model | DB7 | Italia Coupe |
Year Released | 2002 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3303 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 214 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 120.7 mm |
Top Speed | 298 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2670 mm |