2007 BMW M vs. 1955 Hudson Metropolitan
To start off, 2007 BMW M is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Hudson Metropolitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Hudson Metropolitan would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1955 Hudson Metropolitan. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1955 Hudson Metropolitan.
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 M (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Hudson Metropolitan. (76 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M | 1955 Hudson Metropolitan | |
| Make | BMW | Hudson |
| Model | M | Metropolitan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2170 mm |
