1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1981 Nissan Sunny 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, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp weights approximately 784 kg more than 1981 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp (349 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Hudson | Nissan |
| Model | Super Wasp | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |
