1956 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 2002 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2002 SsangYong Korando is newer by 46 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 SsangYong Korando (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 1045 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 2002 SsangYong Korando 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, 2002 SsangYong Korando 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, 2002 SsangYong Korando (318 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2002 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Hudson Metropolitan | 2002 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Hudson | SsangYong |
| Model | Metropolitan | Korando |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2490 mm |
