1956 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 2007 Jaguar XK8
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 51 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XK8 (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 825 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, 2007 Jaguar XK8 (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (76 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Hudson Metropolitan | 2007 Jaguar XK8 | |
| Make | Hudson | Jaguar |
| Model | Metropolitan | XK8 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 76 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2760 mm |
