1962 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1956 Hudson Metropolitan
To start off, 1962 Cadillac Sixty is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Hudson Metropolitan would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 1315 kg more than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan.
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, 1962 Cadillac Sixty (582 Nm) has 482 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (100 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac Sixty | 1956 Hudson Metropolitan | |
| Make | Cadillac | Hudson |
| Model | Sixty | Metropolitan |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2135 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2170 mm |
