1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is newer by 9 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 6,223 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 382 kg more than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp.
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. 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud has automatic transmission and 1953 Hudson Super Wasp has manual transmission. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
| Make | Hudson | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Super Wasp | Silver Cloud |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 6223 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1981 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 81 L |
