1961 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 1994 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJS is newer by 33 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 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJS (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1961 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1961 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 911 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, 1994 Jaguar XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Hudson Metropolitan. (101 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Hudson Metropolitan | 1994 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Hudson | Jaguar |
| Model | Metropolitan | XJS |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 819 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2600 mm |
