1957 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 7 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 6,332 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1890 kg more than 1957 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, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Hudson Metropolitan | 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Hudson | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Metropolitan | 600 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 6332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 2710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 3910 mm |
