2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 1955 Hudson Metropolitan
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Express 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1955 Hudson Metropolitan. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1955 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1769 kg more than 1955 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 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Hudson Metropolitan. (76 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Express | 1955 Hudson Metropolitan | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hudson |
| Model | Express | Metropolitan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2579 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2170 mm |
