1967 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1954 Hudson Metropolitan
To start off, 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Hudson Metropolitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Hudson Metropolitan would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1954 Hudson Metropolitan. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite should accelerate faster than 1954 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Hudson Metropolitan weights approximately 96 kg more than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite.
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, 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Hudson Metropolitan. (76 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite | 1954 Hudson Metropolitan | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Hudson |
| Model | Sprite | Metropolitan |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2170 mm |
