1957 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 1959 NSU Prinz
To start off, 1959 NSU Prinz is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Hudson Metropolitan 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 17 more horse power than 1959 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Hudson Metropolitan should accelerate faster than 1959 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Hudson Metropolitan weights approximately 255 kg more than 1959 NSU Prinz. 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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 NSU Prinz. (43 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1957 Hudson Metropolitan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Hudson Metropolitan | 1959 NSU Prinz | |
| Make | Hudson | NSU |
| Model | Metropolitan | Prinz |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 43 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2010 mm |
