1959 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 1985 Lamborghini LM
To start off, 1985 Lamborghini LM is newer by 26 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 5,167 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Lamborghini LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lamborghini LM (449 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 402 more horse power than 1959 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lamborghini LM should accelerate faster than 1959 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lamborghini LM weights approximately 1880 kg more than 1959 Hudson Metropolitan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Lamborghini LM is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Hudson Metropolitan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Lamborghini LM will offer significantly more control. 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, 1985 Lamborghini LM (510 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Hudson Metropolitan. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1985 Lamborghini LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Hudson Metropolitan | 1985 Lamborghini LM | |
| Make | Hudson | Lamborghini |
| Model | Metropolitan | LM |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 5167 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 449 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 2700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 3010 mm |
