1961 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 1991 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1991 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 30 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Italdesign Nazca (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1961 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1961 Hudson Metropolitan.
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, 1991 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Hudson Metropolitan. (101 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1991 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Hudson Metropolitan | 1991 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Hudson | Italdesign |
| Model | Metropolitan | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2600 mm |
