1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1979 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 26 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp weights approximately 594 kg more than 1979 Mitsubishi Galant.
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. 1979 Mitsubishi Galant 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. 1979 Mitsubishi Galant will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 1979 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Hudson | Mitsubishi |
Model | Super Wasp | Galant |
Year Released | 1953 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2520 mm |