1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 1974 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1974 Toyota Celica 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) has 55 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Celica. (85 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp weights approximately 629 kg more than 1974 Toyota Celica. 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 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Celica. (142 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 1974 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Hudson | Toyota |
Model | Super Wasp | Celica |
Year Released | 1953 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 349 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2430 mm |