1959 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 1992 Marcos Mantula
To start off, 1992 Marcos Mantula is newer by 33 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 3,945 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Marcos Mantula is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Marcos Mantula (173 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1959 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 1959 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Marcos Mantula weights approximately 70 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.
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, 1992 Marcos Mantula (291 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Hudson Metropolitan. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1992 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Hudson Metropolitan | 1992 Marcos Mantula | |
| Make | Hudson | Marcos |
| Model | Metropolitan | Mantula |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2280 mm |
