2005 Buick Rainier vs. 1949 Hudson Commodore
To start off, 2005 Buick Rainier is newer by 56 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, 2005 Buick Rainier (276 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1949 Hudson Commodore. (128 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1949 Hudson Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 348 kg more than 1949 Hudson Commodore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Rainier | 1949 Hudson Commodore | |
Make | Buick | Hudson |
Model | Rainier | Commodore |
Year Released | 2005 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 4166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 114.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3160 mm |