1960 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 2006 BMW 530
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 46 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (216 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 942 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, 2006 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. 2006 BMW 530 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. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Hudson Metropolitan | 2006 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Hudson | BMW |
| Model | Metropolitan | 530 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 818 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2890 mm |
