1956 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 1968 Mazda R-100
To start off, 1968 Mazda R-100 is newer by 12 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 1,963 cc, 1968 Mazda R-100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda R-100 (110 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda R-100 should accelerate faster than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Hudson Metropolitan weights approximately 5 kg more than 1968 Mazda R-100.
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, 1968 Mazda R-100 (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (76 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda R-100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Hudson Metropolitan | 1968 Mazda R-100 | |
| Make | Hudson | Mazda |
| Model | Metropolitan | R-100 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1963 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 76 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2270 mm |
