1957 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 1956 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1957 Hudson Metropolitan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Peugeot 203 would be higher. 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 3 more horse power than 1956 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Hudson Metropolitan should accelerate faster than 1956 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan.
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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Peugeot 203. (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Hudson Metropolitan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Hudson Metropolitan | 1956 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Hudson | Peugeot |
| Model | Metropolitan | 203 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2580 mm |
