1955 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2005 Toyota Highlander is newer by 50 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 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Highlander (230 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1955 Hudson Metropolitan. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1955 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 820 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Highlander (328 Nm) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Hudson Metropolitan. (76 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Hudson Metropolitan | 2005 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Hudson | Toyota |
| Model | Metropolitan | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 76 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2660 mm |
