1961 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 51 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (426 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 379 more horse power than 1961 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1961 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 1048 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, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Hudson Metropolitan. (101 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Hudson Metropolitan | 2012 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Hudson | Chevrolet |
| Model | Metropolitan | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 426 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 819 kg | 1867 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2852 mm |
