1955 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 1953 Plymouth Cambridge
To start off, 1955 Hudson Metropolitan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Plymouth Cambridge would be higher. At 3,569 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Plymouth Cambridge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Plymouth Cambridge (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1955 Hudson Metropolitan. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Plymouth Cambridge should accelerate faster than 1955 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Plymouth Cambridge weights approximately 585 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, 1953 Plymouth Cambridge (237 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Hudson Metropolitan. (76 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1953 Plymouth Cambridge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Hudson Metropolitan | 1953 Plymouth Cambridge | |
Make | Hudson | Plymouth |
Model | Metropolitan | Cambridge |
Year Released | 1955 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3569 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 76 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2900 mm |