1956 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 1991 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1991 Toyota Model F is newer by 35 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 1,811 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Toyota Model F (76 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Model F should accelerate faster than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Model F weights approximately 490 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, 1991 Toyota Model F (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (76 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1991 Toyota Model F will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Hudson Metropolitan | 1991 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Hudson | Toyota |
| Model | Metropolitan | Model F |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1811 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 76 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2240 mm |
