1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 1951 Humber Pullman
To start off, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Humber Pullman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Humber Pullman 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 40 more horse power than 1951 Humber Pullman. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp should accelerate faster than 1951 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Humber Pullman weights approximately 433 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.
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1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 1951 Humber Pullman | |
Make | Hudson | Humber |
Model | Super Wasp | Pullman |
Year Released | 1953 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4085 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 120 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 6.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 2032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3330 mm |