1956 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 1963 Innocenti 950
To start off, 1963 Innocenti 950 is newer by 7 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 1 more horse power than 1963 Innocenti 950. (40 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Hudson Metropolitan should accelerate faster than 1963 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Hudson Metropolitan weights approximately 115 kg more than 1963 Innocenti 950. 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 (76 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Innocenti 950. (71 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1956 Hudson Metropolitan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Innocenti 950.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Hudson Metropolitan | 1963 Innocenti 950 | |
| Make | Hudson | Innocenti |
| Model | Metropolitan | 950 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 76 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2040 mm |
