2007 BMW 328 vs. 1957 Hudson Metropolitan
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 50 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 1957 Hudson Metropolitan | |
| Make | BMW | Hudson |
| Model | 328 | Metropolitan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2170 mm |
