1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 1955 Oldsmobile 98
To start off, 1955 Oldsmobile 98 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Hudson Super Wasp would be higher. At 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Oldsmobile 98 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Oldsmobile 98 (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Oldsmobile 98 should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Oldsmobile 98 weights approximately 129 kg more than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. 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, 1955 Oldsmobile 98 (450 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (349 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1955 Oldsmobile 98 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 1955 Oldsmobile 98 | |
| Make | Hudson | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Super Wasp | 98 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 5320 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1728 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3210 mm |
