1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1956 Hudson Metropolitan
To start off, 1986 Citroen Visa is newer by 30 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 1,579 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Citroen Visa (106 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Citroen Visa weights approximately 70 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.
Because 1956 Hudson Metropolitan is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Citroen Visa (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1986 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen Visa | 1956 Hudson Metropolitan | |
| Make | Citroen | Hudson |
| Model | Visa | Metropolitan |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1579 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2170 mm |
