1957 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 1980 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1980 Toyota Celica is newer by 23 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 2,563 cc, 1980 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Celica weights approximately 362 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Hudson Metropolitan | 1980 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Hudson | Toyota |
| Model | Metropolitan | Celica |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2640 mm |
