1955 Dodge Custom vs. 1955 Hudson Metropolitan
To start off, both 1955 Dodge Custom 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 4,424 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Dodge Custom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Dodge Custom (181 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1955 Hudson Metropolitan. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Dodge Custom should accelerate faster than 1955 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Dodge Custom weights approximately 660 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Dodge Custom | 1955 Hudson Metropolitan | |
| Make | Dodge | Hudson |
| Model | Custom | Metropolitan |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4424 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2170 mm |
