1956 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 1972 Porsche 911 is newer by 16 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 2,339 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (165 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Porsche 911 weights approximately 257 kg more than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. 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, 1972 Porsche 911 (206 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Hudson Metropolitan | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Hudson | Porsche |
Model | Metropolitan | 911 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2270 mm |