1953 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1959 Hudson Metropolitan
To start off, 1959 Hudson Metropolitan is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Aston Martin DB4 (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1959 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 437 kg more than 1959 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, 1953 Aston Martin DB4 (195 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Hudson Metropolitan. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Aston Martin DB4 | 1959 Hudson Metropolitan | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Hudson |
| Model | DB4 | Metropolitan |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2170 mm |
