1956 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 49 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 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 864 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, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (382 Nm) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (76 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Hudson Metropolitan | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Hudson | Toyota |
| Model | Metropolitan | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 76 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 3240 mm |
