1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 is newer by 3 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, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (98 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 151 kg more than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp (349 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Hudson | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Super Wasp | 220 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
