2009 BMW 525 vs. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 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 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 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 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (214 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 525 | 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe | |
Make | BMW | Hudson |
Model | 525 | Italia Coupe |
Year Released | 2009 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3303 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 120.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2670 mm |