1961 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 2008 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2008 Nissan 350Z is newer by 47 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1961 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1961 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 891 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, 2008 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Hudson Metropolitan. (101 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Hudson Metropolitan | 2008 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Hudson | Nissan |
| Model | Metropolitan | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 819 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2660 mm |
