2008 BMW 540 vs. 1957 Hudson Metropolitan
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Hudson Metropolitan would be higher. At 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 885 kg more than 1957 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, 2008 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 540 | 1957 Hudson Metropolitan | |
| Make | BMW | Hudson |
| Model | 540 | Metropolitan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1489 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2170 mm |
