1953 Daimler Conquest vs. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp
To start off, both 1953 Daimler Conquest and 1953 Hudson Super Wasp were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 65 more horse power than 1953 Daimler Conquest. (75 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp should accelerate faster than 1953 Daimler Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp weights approximately 202 kg more than 1953 Daimler Conquest. 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, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp (349 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Daimler Conquest. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Daimler Conquest.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Daimler Conquest | 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | |
| Make | Daimler | Hudson |
| Model | Conquest | Super Wasp |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2433 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 1599 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3030 mm |
