2009 BMW 135 vs. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 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 135 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 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 135 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (214 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 135 | 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe | |
| Make | BMW | Hudson |
| Model | 135 | Italia Coupe |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2978 cc | 3303 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 120.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
