1957 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 329 more horse power than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 1610 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 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 444 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Hudson Metropolitan | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Hudson | Toyota |
| Model | Metropolitan | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 6290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 4180 mm |
