1986 Buick Estate vs. 1959 Hudson Metropolitan
To start off, 1986 Buick Estate is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Hudson Metropolitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Hudson Metropolitan would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Buick Estate (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1959 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1959 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Estate weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1959 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, 1986 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Hudson Metropolitan. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Estate | 1959 Hudson Metropolitan | |
| Make | Buick | Hudson |
| Model | Estate | Metropolitan |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2170 mm |
