1957 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 2008 Lexus SC
To start off, 2008 Lexus SC is newer by 51 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 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lexus SC (288 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lexus SC weights approximately 746 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, 2008 Lexus SC (430 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2008 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Hudson Metropolitan | 2008 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Hudson | Lexus |
| Model | Metropolitan | SC |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1566 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2630 mm |
