1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1974 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (151 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 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 524 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911.
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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Porsche 911. (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Hudson | Porsche |
| Model | Super Wasp | 911 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
