1961 Fiat Grand Break vs. 1961 Hudson Metropolitan
To start off, both 1961 Fiat Grand Break and 1961 Hudson Metropolitan were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat Grand Break is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat Grand Break (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1961 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat Grand Break should accelerate faster than 1961 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat Grand Break weights approximately 471 kg more than 1961 Hudson Metropolitan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Fiat Grand Break (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Hudson Metropolitan. (101 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat Grand Break will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Grand Break | 1961 Hudson Metropolitan | |
| Make | Fiat | Hudson |
| Model | Grand Break | Metropolitan |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 819 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2170 mm |
