1959 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward
To start off, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward is newer by 41 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 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1959 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward should accelerate faster than 1959 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward weights approximately 1630 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, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward (499 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Hudson Metropolitan. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Hudson Metropolitan | 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward | |
| Make | Hudson | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Metropolitan | Park Ward |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 5379 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 499 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 3360 mm |
