1960 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 1987 Porsche 911
To start off, 1987 Porsche 911 is newer by 27 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 3,587 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 911 weights approximately 517 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, 1987 Porsche 911 (763 Nm) has 663 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. (100 Nm). This means 1987 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Hudson Metropolitan | 1987 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Hudson | Porsche |
| Model | Metropolitan | 911 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 3587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 763 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 818 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2280 mm |
