1956 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 1976 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 1976 Toyota Mark II is newer by 20 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Mark II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Mark II (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 385 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Toyota Mark II (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (76 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Hudson Metropolitan | 1976 Toyota Mark II | |
Make | Hudson | Toyota |
Model | Metropolitan | Mark II |
Year Released | 1956 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 76 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2590 mm |