1959 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 1963 Willys-Overland Interlagos
To start off, 1963 Willys-Overland Interlagos is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Hudson Metropolitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Hudson Metropolitan would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Hudson Metropolitan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Willys-Overland Interlagos (52 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1959 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Willys-Overland Interlagos should accelerate faster than 1959 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Hudson Metropolitan weights approximately 280 kg more than 1963 Willys-Overland Interlagos.
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, 1959 Hudson Metropolitan (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Willys-Overland Interlagos. (76 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Hudson Metropolitan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Willys-Overland Interlagos.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Hudson Metropolitan | 1963 Willys-Overland Interlagos | |
Make | Hudson | Willys-Overland |
Model | Metropolitan | Interlagos |
Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 76 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2110 mm |