1961 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 1975 Fiat 130
To start off, 1975 Fiat 130 is newer by 14 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 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1961 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1961 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 130 weights approximately 751 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.
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, 1975 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Hudson Metropolitan. (101 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1975 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Hudson Metropolitan. 1975 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1961 Hudson Metropolitan has manual transmission. 1961 Hudson Metropolitan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Hudson Metropolitan | 1975 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Hudson | Fiat |
| Model | Metropolitan | 130 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 819 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2730 mm |
