1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1967 Jaguar 240 is newer by 14 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, 1967 Jaguar 240 (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 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 79 kg more than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp (349 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Hudson | Jaguar |
| Model | Super Wasp | 240 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 54 L |
