1956 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 1955 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1956 Hudson Metropolitan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Peugeot 203 (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. 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 Peugeot 203 (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (76 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1955 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Hudson Metropolitan | 1955 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Hudson | Peugeot |
| Model | Metropolitan | 203 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 76 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2790 mm |
