1956 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 1987 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1987 Nissan Vanette is newer by 31 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 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Nissan Vanette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Nissan Vanette (60 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (41 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Vanette should accelerate faster than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 650 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, 1987 Nissan Vanette (123 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (76 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 Nissan Vanette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Hudson Metropolitan | 1987 Nissan Vanette | |
| Make | Hudson | Nissan |
| Model | Metropolitan | Vanette |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 76 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2080 mm |
