1956 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 2006 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2006 Toyota Camry is newer by 50 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 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Camry (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Camry weights approximately 535 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 1956 Hudson Metropolitan is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Toyota Camry (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Hudson Metropolitan | 2006 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Hudson | Toyota |
| Model | Metropolitan | Camry |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2730 mm |
