1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 1969 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1969 Mazda Luce is newer by 16 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 34 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp weights approximately 344 kg more than 1969 Mazda Luce. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp (349 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Luce. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 1969 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Hudson | Mazda |
| Model | Super Wasp | Luce |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2618 cc |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2590 mm |
