1960 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 2003 Suzuki Ignis
To start off, 2003 Suzuki Ignis is newer by 43 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, 2003 Suzuki Ignis (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Suzuki Ignis should accelerate faster than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Suzuki Ignis weights approximately 122 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.
Because 2003 Suzuki Ignis is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Suzuki Ignis will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Suzuki Ignis (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2003 Suzuki Ignis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Hudson Metropolitan | 2003 Suzuki Ignis | |
| Make | Hudson | Suzuki |
| Model | Metropolitan | Ignis |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 818 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2370 mm |
