1960 Abarth 1000 vs. 1960 Hudson Metropolitan
To start off, both 1960 Abarth 1000 and 1960 Hudson Metropolitan were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Hudson Metropolitan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Hudson Metropolitan weights approximately 138 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1000.
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, 1960 Hudson Metropolitan (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1960 Hudson Metropolitan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 1000 | 1960 Hudson Metropolitan | |
Make | Abarth | Hudson |
Model | 1000 | Metropolitan |
Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 992 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 818 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2170 mm |