2009 BMW 130 vs. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe
To start off, 2009 BMW 130 is newer by 55 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, 2009 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 130 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, 2009 BMW 130 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (214 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 130 | 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe | |
Make | BMW | Hudson |
Model | 130 | Italia Coupe |
Year Released | 2009 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3303 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |