2009 BMW 328 vs. 1949 Hudson Commodore
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 is newer by 60 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, 2009 BMW 328 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1949 Hudson Commodore. (128 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1949 Hudson Commodore.
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:
| 2009 BMW 328 | 1949 Hudson Commodore | |
| Make | BMW | Hudson |
| Model | 328 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3160 mm |
