1960 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 2002 Noble M12
To start off, 2002 Noble M12 is newer by 42 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 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Noble M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Noble M12 (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Noble M12 weights approximately 232 kg more than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Noble M12 (485 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2002 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Hudson Metropolitan | 2002 Noble M12 | |
| Make | Hudson | Noble |
| Model | Metropolitan | M12 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 485 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 818 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2440 mm |
