1959 Fiat 750 vs. 1956 Hudson Metropolitan
To start off, 1959 Fiat 750 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Hudson Metropolitan would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Hudson Metropolitan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 41 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Hudson Metropolitan weights approximately 225 kg more than 1959 Fiat 750.
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, 1956 Hudson Metropolitan (76 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Hudson Metropolitan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 750.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 750 | 1956 Hudson Metropolitan | |
Make | Fiat | Hudson |
Model | 750 | Metropolitan |
Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 746 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 76 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2170 mm |