1949 Hudson Commodore vs. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp
To start off, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Hudson Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Hudson Commodore would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Hudson Super Wasp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1949 Hudson Commodore. (128 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp should accelerate faster than 1949 Hudson Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Hudson Commodore weights approximately 57 kg more than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Hudson Commodore | 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | |
Make | Hudson | Hudson |
Model | Commodore | Super Wasp |
Year Released | 1949 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4166 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1599 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3030 mm |