1957 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 1968 Isuzu 117
To start off, 1968 Isuzu 117 is newer by 11 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 1,818 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Isuzu 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Isuzu 117 (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Isuzu 117 should accelerate faster than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Isuzu 117 weights approximately 250 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, 1968 Isuzu 117 (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1968 Isuzu 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Hudson Metropolitan | 1968 Isuzu 117 | |
| Make | Hudson | Isuzu |
| Model | Metropolitan | 117 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1818 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2510 mm |
