1956 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 1955 Morris Minor
To start off, 1956 Hudson Metropolitan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Hudson Metropolitan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Hudson Metropolitan (47 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Hudson Metropolitan should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Hudson Metropolitan weights approximately 33 kg more than 1955 Morris Minor. 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, 1956 Hudson Metropolitan (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1956 Hudson Metropolitan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Hudson Metropolitan | 1955 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Hudson | Morris |
| Model | Metropolitan | Minor |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2190 mm |
