1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375
To start off, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 is newer by 17 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 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 (310 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 weights approximately 151 kg more than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. 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, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 (651 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (349 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 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. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 | |
| Make | Hudson | Monteverdi |
| Model | Super Wasp | High Speed 375 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 109.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 125 L |
