1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith 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 17 more horse power than 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp should accelerate faster than 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 501 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. 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1953 Hudson Super Wasp has manual transmission. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | Hudson | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Super Wasp | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4257 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 114.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 6.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 81 L |
