1956 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 1959 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1959 Toyota Corona is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Hudson Metropolitan would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Hudson Metropolitan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Hudson Metropolitan (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Hudson Metropolitan should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Toyota Corona weights approximately 150 kg more 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, 1956 Hudson Metropolitan (76 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1956 Hudson Metropolitan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Hudson Metropolitan | 1959 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Hudson | Toyota |
| Model | Metropolitan | Corona |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 76 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2410 mm |
