1960 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 1973 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1973 Skoda 1202 is newer by 13 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 2 more horse power than 1973 Skoda 1202. (45 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Hudson Metropolitan should accelerate faster than 1973 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 287 kg more than 1960 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. Let's talk about torque, 1960 Hudson Metropolitan (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Skoda 1202. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Hudson Metropolitan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Hudson Metropolitan | 1973 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Hudson | Skoda |
| Model | Metropolitan | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 818 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2690 mm |
