1961 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 1970 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1970 Mazda 1000 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Hudson Metropolitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Hudson Metropolitan would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Hudson Metropolitan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mazda 1000 (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1961 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mazda 1000 should accelerate faster than 1961 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Hudson Metropolitan weights approximately 109 kg more than 1970 Mazda 1000.
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, 1961 Hudson Metropolitan (101 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Hudson Metropolitan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Hudson Metropolitan | 1970 Mazda 1000 | |
| Make | Hudson | Mazda |
| Model | Metropolitan | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 819 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2270 mm |
