1956 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 2013 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2013 GMC Sierra is newer by 57 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Sierra (322 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Sierra weights approximately 1500 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, 2013 GMC Sierra (472 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (76 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Hudson Metropolitan | 2013 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Hudson | GMC |
| Model | Metropolitan | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 76 Nm | 472 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 3645 mm |
