1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1956 Hudson Metropolitan
To start off, 1956 Hudson Metropolitan is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,884 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1956 Hudson Metropolitan | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Hudson |
| Model | 1900 | Metropolitan |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1884 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2170 mm |
