1955 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 1969 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1969 Toyota Publica is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Hudson Metropolitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Hudson Metropolitan would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Hudson Metropolitan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Hudson Metropolitan (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Publica. (38 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Hudson Metropolitan should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Hudson Metropolitan weights approximately 132 kg more than 1969 Toyota Publica. 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 Hudson Metropolitan (76 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Publica. (62 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Hudson Metropolitan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Hudson Metropolitan | 1969 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Hudson | Toyota |
| Model | Metropolitan | Publica |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 76 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2170 mm |
