1954 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 1977 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1977 Toyota Corolla is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Hudson Metropolitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Hudson Metropolitan would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Hudson Metropolitan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Corolla (57 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1954 Hudson Metropolitan. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1954 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 60 kg more than 1954 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, 1977 Toyota Corolla (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Hudson Metropolitan. (76 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Hudson Metropolitan | 1977 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Hudson | Toyota |
Model | Metropolitan | Corolla |
Year Released | 1954 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 76 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2380 mm |