1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 1976 Volvo 260
To start off, 1976 Volvo 260 is newer by 23 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, 1976 Volvo 260 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Volvo 260 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 249 kg more than 1976 Volvo 260.
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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 260. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 1976 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Hudson | Volvo |
| Model | Super Wasp | 260 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |
