1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 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 84 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp weights approximately 769 kg more than 1978 Volvo 66. 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) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66. 1978 Volvo 66 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 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Hudson | Volvo |
| Model | Super Wasp | 66 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
