1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 7 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, 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 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 213 kg more than 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300. (271 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Hudson | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Super Wasp | 300 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |