1999 Audi R8R vs. 1957 Hudson Metropolitan
To start off, 1999 Audi R8R is newer by 42 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 3,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Audi R8R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi R8R (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi R8R should accelerate faster than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Hudson Metropolitan weights approximately 818 kg more than 1999 Audi R8R.
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, 1999 Audi R8R (330 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. (100 Nm). This means 1999 Audi R8R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi R8R | 1957 Hudson Metropolitan | |
| Make | Audi | Hudson |
| Model | R8R | Metropolitan |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3898 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1450 mm |
