1959 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 50 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 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (221 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1959 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1959 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 2012 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (540 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Hudson Metropolitan. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Hudson Metropolitan | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Hudson | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Metropolitan | E |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 2832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2860 mm |
