1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 25 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 627 kg more than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. 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, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (349 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda 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. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Hudson | Aston Martin |
Model | Super Wasp | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1953 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 2226 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2920 mm |