1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 1972 Rover 3.5
To start off, 1972 Rover 3.5 is newer by 19 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, 1972 Rover 3.5 (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Rover 3.5 should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Rover 3.5 weights approximately 36 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, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp (349 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Rover 3.5. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Rover 3.5. 1972 Rover 3.5 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. 1972 Rover 3.5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 1972 Rover 3.5 | |
Make | Hudson | Rover |
Model | Super Wasp | 3.5 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 71.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2820 mm |