1951 Fiat 1400 vs. 1959 Hudson Metropolitan
To start off, 1959 Hudson Metropolitan is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Hudson Metropolitan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Hudson Metropolitan (47 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Hudson Metropolitan should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1959 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, 1959 Hudson Metropolitan (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1959 Hudson Metropolitan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Fiat 1400 | 1959 Hudson Metropolitan | |
| Make | Fiat | Hudson |
| Model | 1400 | Metropolitan |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1393 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2170 mm |
