1985 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1960 Hudson Metropolitan
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 25 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 1,960 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 343 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1960 Hudson Metropolitan | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Hudson |
| Model | Spider | Metropolitan |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1960 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1161 kg | 818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2170 mm |
