1962 Fiat 1100 vs. 1961 Hudson Metropolitan
To start off, 1962 Fiat 1100 is newer by 1 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Hudson Metropolitan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Hudson Metropolitan (47 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Hudson Metropolitan should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 51 kg more than 1961 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, 1961 Hudson Metropolitan (101 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1961 Hudson Metropolitan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 1100 | 1961 Hudson Metropolitan | |
| Make | Fiat | Hudson |
| Model | 1100 | Metropolitan |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 819 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2170 mm |
