1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 1949 Triumph Renown
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 Triumph Renown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Triumph Renown 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 73 more horse power than 1949 Triumph Renown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp should accelerate faster than 1949 Triumph Renown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp weights approximately 319 kg more than 1949 Triumph Renown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp (349 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Triumph Renown. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Triumph Renown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 1949 Triumph Renown | |
| Make | Hudson | Triumph |
| Model | Super Wasp | Renown |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2750 mm |
