1957 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 2013 Subaru BRZ
To start off, 2013 Subaru BRZ is newer by 56 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Subaru BRZ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru BRZ (197 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru BRZ should accelerate faster than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru BRZ weights approximately 439 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, 2013 Subaru BRZ (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru BRZ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Hudson Metropolitan | 2013 Subaru BRZ | |
| Make | Hudson | Subaru |
| Model | Metropolitan | BRZ |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1259 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4235 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2570 mm |
