2005 Honda Jazz vs. 1957 Hudson Metropolitan
To start off, 2005 Honda Jazz is newer by 48 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Hudson Metropolitan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Jazz (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Jazz weights approximately 228 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.
Because 1957 Hudson Metropolitan is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Jazz, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Honda Jazz (124 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Jazz | 1957 Hudson Metropolitan | |
| Make | Honda | Hudson |
| Model | Jazz | Metropolitan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2170 mm |
