1954 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 2012 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2012 Chrysler 300 is newer by 58 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler 300 (363 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 1954 Hudson Metropolitan. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1954 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 1152 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, 2012 Chrysler 300 (534 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 458 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Hudson Metropolitan. (76 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Hudson Metropolitan | 2012 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Hudson | Chrysler |
| Model | Metropolitan | 300 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 363 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 76 Nm | 534 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1962 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 3053 mm |
