2003 Alpina B7 vs. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe
To start off, 2003 Alpina B7 is newer by 49 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 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 378 more horse power than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B7 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, 2003 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 486 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (214 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B7 | 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe | |
| Make | Alpina | Hudson |
| Model | B7 | Italia Coupe |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 3303 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 120.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 300 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 | 3000 mm | 2670 mm |
