1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 1955 Studebaker President State
To start off, 1955 Studebaker President State 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Hudson Super Wasp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Studebaker President State (174 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Studebaker President State should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp weights approximately 49 kg more than 1955 Studebaker President State.
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 Studebaker President State (353 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (349 Nm). This means 1955 Studebaker President State 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 Studebaker President State | |
| Make | Hudson | Studebaker |
| Model | Super Wasp | President State |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3070 mm |
