1983 Honda Quintet vs. 1956 Hudson Metropolitan
To start off, 1983 Honda Quintet is newer by 27 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 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Honda Quintet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Honda Quintet (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Honda Quintet should accelerate faster than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Honda Quintet weights approximately 170 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Honda Quintet (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (76 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Honda Quintet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Quintet | 1956 Hudson Metropolitan | |
| Make | Honda | Hudson |
| Model | Quintet | Metropolitan |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2170 mm |
