1961 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace

To start off, 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace is newer by 43 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 2,237 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1961 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace should accelerate faster than 1961 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 711 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, 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Hudson Metropolitan. (101 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Hudson Metropolitan.

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