1956 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe
To start off, 1956 Hudson Metropolitan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe would be higher. At 3,303 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe should accelerate faster than 1956 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, 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe (214 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (76 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Hudson Metropolitan | 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe | |
Make | Hudson | Hudson |
Model | Metropolitan | Italia Coupe |
Year Released | 1956 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3303 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 76 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2670 mm |