1956 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 1956 Hudson Metropolitan 1500
To start off, both 1956 Hudson Metropolitan and 1956 Hudson Metropolitan 1500 were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Hudson Metropolitan 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Hudson Metropolitan 1500 (47 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan . (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Hudson Metropolitan 1500 should accelerate faster than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan . With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Hudson Metropolitan 1500 weights approximately 10 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, 1956 Hudson Metropolitan 1500 (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan . (76 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1956 Hudson Metropolitan 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan .
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Hudson Metropolitan | 1956 Hudson Metropolitan 1500 | |
| Make | Hudson | Hudson |
| Model | Metropolitan | Metropolitan |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 76 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2170 mm |
