1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 21 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, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat 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 544 kg more than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
| Make | Hudson | Lotus |
| Model | Super Wasp | Eclat |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 67 L |
