1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 1966 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1966 Toyota Corolla is newer by 13 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 89 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp weights approximately 889 kg more than 1966 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 1966 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Hudson | Toyota |
Model | Super Wasp | Corolla |
Year Released | 1953 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1068 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |