1956 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 1967 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1967 Toyota Corolla 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Hudson Metropolitan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Toyota Corolla (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Hudson Metropolitan weights approximately 110 kg more than 1967 Toyota Corolla.
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 (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1956 Hudson Metropolitan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Hudson Metropolitan | 1967 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Hudson | Toyota |
| Model | Metropolitan | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2290 mm |
