1956 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1967 Renault Dauphine is newer by 11 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 3 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Hudson Metropolitan should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Hudson Metropolitan weights approximately 178 kg more than 1967 Renault Dauphine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Hudson Metropolitan (76 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Hudson Metropolitan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Hudson Metropolitan | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Hudson | Renault |
| Model | Metropolitan | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 76 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2280 mm |
