1956 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 55 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 2,143 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS (201 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 990 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (76 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Hudson Metropolitan | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Hudson | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Metropolitan | CLS |
Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2143 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 76 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1882 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2875 mm |