1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1956 Hudson Metropolitan
To start off, 1956 Hudson Metropolitan is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Hudson Metropolitan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Hudson Metropolitan (47 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Hudson Metropolitan should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 40 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan.
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, 1956 Hudson Metropolitan (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1956 Hudson Metropolitan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 40 | 1956 Hudson Metropolitan | |
| Make | Austin | Hudson |
| Model | A 40 | Metropolitan |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2170 mm |
