2009 BMW 730 vs. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe
To start off, 2009 BMW 730 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 730 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 730 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 730 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (214 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 730 | 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe | |
Make | BMW | Hudson |
Model | 730 | 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 | 254 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2670 mm |