1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 1974 Volvo 140
To start off, 1974 Volvo 140 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 17 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 140. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 140.
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 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 140. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 140.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 1974 Volvo 140 | |
| Make | Hudson | Volvo |
| Model | Super Wasp | 140 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
