2004 Bentley Azure vs. 1956 Hudson Metropolitan
To start off, 2004 Bentley Azure is newer by 48 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 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1630 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.
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, 2004 Bentley Azure (751 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 651 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Azure | 1956 Hudson Metropolitan | |
| Make | Bentley | Hudson |
| Model | Azure | Metropolitan |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 751 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2170 mm |
