1957 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 2005 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2005 TVR Cerbera is newer by 48 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Cerbera (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 TVR Cerbera weights approximately 210 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, 2005 TVR Cerbera (458 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Hudson Metropolitan | 2005 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Hudson | TVR |
| Model | Metropolitan | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 458 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2570 mm |
