1957 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 1961 Hudson Metropolitan
To start off, 1961 Hudson Metropolitan is newer by 4 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. Both 1957 Hudson Metropolitan and 1961 Hudson Metropolitan are equipped with a 1,489 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 47 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Hudson Metropolitan weights approximately 1 kg more than 1961 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, 1961 Hudson Metropolitan (101 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1961 Hudson Metropolitan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Hudson Metropolitan | 1961 Hudson Metropolitan | |
Make | Hudson | Hudson |
Model | Metropolitan | Metropolitan |
Year Released | 1957 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 819 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2170 mm |