1959 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 1959 Suzuki Light
To start off, both 1959 Hudson Metropolitan and 1959 Suzuki Light were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Hudson Metropolitan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Hudson Metropolitan (47 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1959 Suzuki Light. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Hudson Metropolitan should accelerate faster than 1959 Suzuki Light. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Hudson Metropolitan weights approximately 274 kg more than 1959 Suzuki Light. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Hudson Metropolitan (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Suzuki Light. (34 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1959 Hudson Metropolitan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Suzuki Light.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Hudson Metropolitan | 1959 Suzuki Light | |
| Make | Hudson | Suzuki |
| Model | Metropolitan | Light |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 546 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2010 mm |
