1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 1976 Volvo 343
To start off, 1976 Volvo 343 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, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp weights approximately 609 kg more than 1976 Volvo 343. 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 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 343. (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 343. 1976 Volvo 343 has automatic transmission and 1953 Hudson Super Wasp has manual transmission. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Volvo 343 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 1976 Volvo 343 | |
| Make | Hudson | Volvo |
| Model | Super Wasp | 343 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
