2007 BMW 525 vs. 1960 Hudson Metropolitan
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Hudson Metropolitan would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 682 kg more than 1960 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, 2007 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. 2007 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1960 Hudson Metropolitan has manual transmission. 1960 Hudson Metropolitan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 525 | 1960 Hudson Metropolitan | |
| Make | BMW | Hudson |
| Model | 525 | Metropolitan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2170 mm |
