1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 1961 Hudson Metropolitan
To start off, 1990 Buick LeSabre is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Hudson Metropolitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Hudson Metropolitan would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick LeSabre (115 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1961 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1961 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 837 kg more than 1961 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, 1990 Buick LeSabre (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Hudson Metropolitan. (101 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1990 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Hudson Metropolitan. 1990 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1961 Hudson Metropolitan has manual transmission. 1961 Hudson Metropolitan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick LeSabre | 1961 Hudson Metropolitan | |
| Make | Buick | Hudson |
| Model | LeSabre | Metropolitan |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 819 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2170 mm |
