1960 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 1965 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1965 Renault Dauphine is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Hudson Metropolitan would be higher. At 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Hudson Metropolitan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Hudson Metropolitan (47 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Hudson Metropolitan should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Hudson Metropolitan weights approximately 186 kg more than 1965 Renault Dauphine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Hudson Metropolitan (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Hudson Metropolitan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Hudson Metropolitan | 1965 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Hudson | Renault |
| Model | Metropolitan | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 818 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2280 mm |
