1959 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 1998 Toyota Century
To start off, 1998 Toyota Century is newer by 39 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 5,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Century weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1959 Hudson Metropolitan.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Hudson Metropolitan | 1998 Toyota Century | |
Make | Hudson | Toyota |
Model | Metropolitan | Century |
Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1900 mm |