1956 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 2000 Mazda B2500
To start off, 2000 Mazda B2500 is newer by 44 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda B2500 (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda B2500 should accelerate faster than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 920 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.
Because 2000 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda B2500 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Mazda B2500 (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Hudson Metropolitan | 2000 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Hudson | Mazda |
| Model | Metropolitan | B2500 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2990 mm |
