1975 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1960 Hudson Metropolitan

To start off, 1975 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 15 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chevrolet Blazer (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 982 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.

Because 1975 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Chevrolet Blazer will offer significantly more control. 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, 1975 Chevrolet Blazer (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1975 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. 1975 Chevrolet Blazer 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. 1975 Chevrolet Blazer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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