1967 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1956 Hudson Metropolitan

To start off, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle is newer by 11 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 6,478 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle (375 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 334 more horse power than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle should accelerate faster than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 790 kg more than 1956 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, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle (563 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 487 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (76 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan.

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