1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 1970 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1970 Opel Commodore 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Hudson Super Wasp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Commodore (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Commodore 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 369 kg more than 1970 Opel Commodore.
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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Commodore. (196 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 1970 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Hudson | Opel |
| Model | Super Wasp | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
