1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 1981 Isuzu Piazza
To start off, 1981 Isuzu Piazza is newer by 28 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, 1981 Isuzu Piazza (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Isuzu Piazza 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 319 kg more than 1981 Isuzu Piazza.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp (349 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Isuzu Piazza. (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Isuzu Piazza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 1981 Isuzu Piazza | |
| Make | Hudson | Isuzu |
| Model | Super Wasp | Piazza |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2510 mm |
