1956 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 1998 Opel Speedster
To start off, 1998 Opel Speedster is newer by 42 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Opel Speedster (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Speedster weights approximately 135 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, 1998 Opel Speedster (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (76 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Hudson Metropolitan | 1998 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Hudson | Opel |
| Model | Metropolitan | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 76 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2340 mm |
