1955 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1955 Hudson Metropolitan
To start off, both 1955 Aston Martin DB2 and 1955 Hudson Metropolitan were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,579 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Aston Martin DB2 (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1955 Hudson Metropolitan. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1955 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1955 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, 1955 Aston Martin DB2 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Hudson Metropolitan. (76 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1955 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Aston Martin DB2 | 1955 Hudson Metropolitan | |
Make | Aston Martin | Hudson |
Model | DB2 | Metropolitan |
Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2579 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 76 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2170 mm |