1955 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 57 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera (250 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1955 Hudson Metropolitan. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1955 Hudson Metropolitan.
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, 2012 Porsche Panamera (550 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 474 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Hudson Metropolitan. (76 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Hudson Metropolitan | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Hudson | Porsche |
| Model | Metropolitan | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 76 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2920 mm |
