2008 BMW 135 vs. 1960 Hudson Metropolitan
To start off, 2008 BMW 135 is newer by 48 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. (47 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 135 weights approximately 742 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, 2008 BMW 135 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 135 | 1960 Hudson Metropolitan | |
| Make | BMW | Hudson |
| Model | 135 | Metropolitan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2170 mm |
