1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 1967 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1967 Lancia Flaminia 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 Lancia Flaminia (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lancia Flaminia 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 179 kg more than 1967 Lancia Flaminia.
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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Lancia Flaminia. (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 1967 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Hudson | Lancia |
| Model | Super Wasp | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2775 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 42 L |
