1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 1973 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1973 Nissan Cedric is newer by 20 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 22 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Cedric. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp weights approximately 279 kg more than 1973 Nissan Cedric. 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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Cedric. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 1973 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Hudson | Nissan |
| Model | Super Wasp | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2700 mm |
