1956 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 2011 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sequoia 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1905 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 2011 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2011 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 467 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (76 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Hudson Metropolitan | 2011 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Hudson | Toyota |
| Model | Metropolitan | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 76 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 2715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1956 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 3099 mm |
