1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1960 Hudson Metropolitan
To start off, 1960 Hudson Metropolitan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Hudson Metropolitan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Hudson Metropolitan weights approximately 248 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850.
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, 1960 Hudson Metropolitan (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1960 Hudson Metropolitan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1960 Hudson Metropolitan | |
Make | Abarth | Hudson |
Model | 850 | Metropolitan |
Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 818 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2170 mm |