1960 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 1985 Buick Century

To start off, 1985 Buick Century is newer by 25 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Century (110 HP) has 63 more horse power than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan.

Because 1960 Hudson Metropolitan is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Buick Century, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Buick Century (197 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. (100 Nm). This means 1985 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. 1985 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1960 Hudson Metropolitan has manual transmission. 1960 Hudson Metropolitan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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