1956 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 1984 Lotus Etna is newer by 28 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lotus Etna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Etna (331 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan.
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, 1984 Lotus Etna (408 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (76 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Hudson Metropolitan | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
| Make | Hudson | Lotus |
| Model | Metropolitan | Etna |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 331 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 76 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2520 mm |
