1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1960 Hudson Metropolitan

To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Hudson Metropolitan would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1082 kg more than 1960 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 545 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1960 Hudson Metropolitan has manual transmission. 1960 Hudson Metropolitan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Buick Riviera 1960 Hudson Metropolitan
Make Buick Hudson
Model Riviera Metropolitan
Year Released 1968 1960
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7050 cc 1487 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 305 HP 47 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4100 RPM
Torque 645 Nm 100 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 2100 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 818 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 3800 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1570 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2170 mm