1996 BMW M3 vs. 1954 Hudson Metropolitan
To start off, 1996 BMW M3 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Hudson Metropolitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Hudson Metropolitan would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW M3 (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1954 Hudson Metropolitan. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1954 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW M3 weights approximately 670 kg more than 1954 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, 1996 BMW M3 (320 Nm) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Hudson Metropolitan. (76 Nm). This means 1996 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW M3 | 1954 Hudson Metropolitan | |
| Make | BMW | Hudson |
| Model | M3 | Metropolitan |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2170 mm |
