1987 Buick Regal vs. 1957 Hudson Metropolitan
To start off, 1987 Buick Regal is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Hudson Metropolitan would be higher. At 3,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Regal (137 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 550 kg more than 1957 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, 1987 Buick Regal (246 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 1957 Hudson Metropolitan | |
| Make | Buick | Hudson |
| Model | Regal | Metropolitan |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3128 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2170 mm |
