1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 1974 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1974 Mitsubishi Minica 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, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp weights approximately 1129 kg more than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. 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 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Hudson | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Super Wasp | Minica |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 357 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2010 mm |
