1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 1978 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1978 Plymouth Volare 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 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 40 more horse power than 1978 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp should accelerate faster than 1978 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp weights approximately 114 kg more than 1978 Plymouth Volare. 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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 1978 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Hudson | Plymouth |
Model | Super Wasp | Volare |
Year Released | 1953 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3685 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2870 mm |