1985 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1956 Hudson Metropolitan
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 29 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 668 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, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (448 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Corvette | 1956 Hudson Metropolitan | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hudson |
| Model | Corvette | Metropolitan |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2170 mm |
