2008 BMW 330 vs. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 54 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, 2008 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 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, 2008 BMW 330 (391 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (214 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 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 2008 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 330 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:
2008 BMW 330 | 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe | |
Make | BMW | Hudson |
Model | 330 | Italia Coupe |
Year Released | 2008 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 3303 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 120.7 mm |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |