1957 BMW 600 vs. 1957 Hudson Metropolitan
To start off, both 1957 BMW 600 and 1957 Hudson Metropolitan were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Hudson Metropolitan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Hudson Metropolitan (47 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Hudson Metropolitan should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Hudson Metropolitan weights approximately 270 kg more than 1957 BMW 600. 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, 1957 Hudson Metropolitan (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1957 Hudson Metropolitan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 1957 Hudson Metropolitan | |
| Make | BMW | Hudson |
| Model | 600 | Metropolitan |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2170 mm |
