2007 Daihatsu Terios II vs. 1960 Hudson Metropolitan
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Terios II 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 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Daihatsu Terios II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Daihatsu Terios II (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Terios II should accelerate faster than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Daihatsu Terios II weights approximately 302 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Daihatsu Terios II (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2007 Daihatsu Terios II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Terios II | 1960 Hudson Metropolitan | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Hudson |
| Model | Terios II | Metropolitan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2170 mm |
