1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500
To start off, 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 is newer by 6 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, 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 (196 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 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 399 kg more than 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500.
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, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp (349 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. (345 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 | |
| Make | Hudson | Maserati |
| Model | Super Wasp | Gran Turismo 3500 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3481 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2610 mm |
