1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 1977 Triumph Stag
To start off, 1977 Triumph Stag is newer by 24 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, 1977 Triumph Stag (143 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Triumph Stag 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 389 kg more than 1977 Triumph Stag.
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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Triumph Stag. (234 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Triumph Stag.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 1977 Triumph Stag | |
Make | Hudson | Triumph |
Model | Super Wasp | Stag |
Year Released | 1953 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 63 L |