2007 Honda Civic vs. 1956 Hudson Metropolitan
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Hudson Metropolitan would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (114 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Honda Civic (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (76 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 1956 Hudson Metropolitan | |
| Make | Honda | Hudson |
| Model | Civic | Metropolitan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2170 mm |
