1960 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 1980 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1980 Toyota Celica is newer by 20 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Celica weights approximately 132 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Hudson Metropolitan | 1980 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Hudson | Toyota |
| Model | Metropolitan | Celica |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 818 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2510 mm |
