1961 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 2001 Lotec C 1000
To start off, 2001 Lotec C 1000 is newer by 40 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 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 796 more horse power than 1961 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 1961 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lotec C 1000 weights approximately 261 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, 2001 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 889 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Hudson Metropolitan. (101 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2001 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Hudson Metropolitan | 2001 Lotec C 1000 | |
| Make | Hudson | Lotec |
| Model | Metropolitan | C 1000 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 843 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 990 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 819 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1150 mm |
